Collection Specialist

CATALDO AMBULANCE BUSINESS TRUST•Somerville, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Excellent opportunity for an experienced medical billing or collections professional looking for an in person role! If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient and customer centered environment - This is the opportunity for you! The Collection Specialist manages overdue accounts receivable by contacting customers, negotiating payment plans and documenting actions to recover outstanding debts. They are responsible for reconciling payment discrepancies, reducing delinquency, maintaining accurate account records, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
3-5 years Accounts Receivable follow up experience
Knowledge of HIPPA and Healthcare standards
Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare Guidelines
Working knowledge of Web based applications and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word required
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Analytical skills to gather and interpret data
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organization skills: attention to detail and follow-through
Resolve issues quickly and efficiently
Able to multitask, take charge and ownership of tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Handle highly confidential information with complete discretion
Ability to work in a Fast paced, high demand environment
Must be minimum of 18 years of age
Ability to meet the essential duties and physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position at all times.
Completion and receipt of satisfactory background check and MA CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), verification may be required annually.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Ambulance/EMS/Medical billing preferred
Previous Collections and Customer Service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Resolve insurance related billing issues with patients and/or insurance carriers
Serve as primary representative for patient inquiries/calls
Contacting clients via phone, email, and mail regarding delinquent accounts to secure payment as required within a reasonable timeframe.
Promptly and expeditiously responds to customer inquiries, resolving discrepancies, processing and reviewing account adjustments.
Manages accounts by reviewing and updating account statuses, identifying delinquencies and resolving billing disputes.
Maintains documentation accurately with detailed records of all collection actions, communications and payments.
Prepare ageing reports, processing payments and conducting skip tracing to assist in location services.
Provides high level problem solving, to assist clients with identifying alternative payment options and payment plans.
Adheres to legal standards and company policies regarding debt collection practices and processes.
Maintains knowledge of government and commercial insurance and Credit & Collections policies
Proficient in the Identification of needs and requests rebills to insurance, utilizing available resources to obtain updated information and reissue correspondence.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information while on the phone or in-person
Consistently maintains aged invoices utilizing various reports and the collection module using Zoll Rescue Net
Clearly communicates potential problems and concerns that may affect collections in a timely and discrete manner.
Consistently meets and maintains productivity goals and defined benchmarks on a weekly basis.
Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned and requested.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.