Vendor Coordinator

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Vendor Coordinator to ensure accurate transmission and reconciliation of account information with external vendors involved in patient receivables. The role serves as the liaison between vendors and the Central Business Office, using multiple payer systems daily to support efficient collections.

The position emphasizes process improvements, collaboration with the Collection Lead on training and insurance/receivable collection efforts, and potential

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or Technical Certification preferred.
• Previous background working with healthcare insurance companies to resolve payment complications required for at least 2 years.
• Previous background working in a healthcare related field, with knowledge of third party payers for at least 2 years required.

Responsibilities

• The Vendor Coordinator ensures efficient transmission and reconciliation of account information to external vendors/agencies involved with patient account receivables.
• Acts as liaison between external vendors/agencies and the Central Business Office.
• Utilizes multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems daily.
• Facilitates process and procedure improvements; collaborates with the Collection Lead on training and collection of insurance and patient receivables.
• May have additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

FDCPA knowledge

Charity eligibility knowledge

Medicare knowledge

Healthcare payer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Technical Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

The Vendor Coordinator shall be responsible to ensure efficient transmission and reconciliation of account information to all external vendors/agencies involved with the collection of patient account receivables. This individual will act as a liaison between external vendors/agencies and the Central Business Office. The Coordinator will use multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems on a daily basis. Additionally, the Coordinator will be instrumental to facilitate process and procedure improvements, work in conjunction with the Collection Lead to facilitate training and collection of insurance and patient account receivables. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree or Technical Certification preferred. Previous background of working with healthcare insurance companies to resolve payment complications required for at least 2 years. Previous background of working in a healthcare related field, with knowledge of third party payers for at least 2 years required.

License / Certification

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Charity/Indigent Care Plan and other third party carriers such as Medicare.
• PC experience required with working knowledge of Excel and Word applications. Demonstrated positive attitude and acceptance of Baptist Health values.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday.

There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.

Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds.

There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.

Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.

Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.

Much exposure to computer work.

Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.

Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Corporate

Job Title

Vendor Coordinator

Job Type

Regular – Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)