Collection Specialist

Maplewood Senior Living • Westport, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Collections Specialist to manage the full accounts receivable and collections lifecycle for our resident accounts at our 18 locations. This role combines strong customer service skills with disciplined follow-through: you'll be the friendly first point of contact for billing questions, outreach on past-due balances, and long-term care insurance documentation. Experience in senior living, assisted living, or residential housing is a strong plus, as familiarity with resident billing cycles and payer sources helps this role succeed from day one.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in collections and billing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive financial conversations with professionalism, empathy, and tact.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with billing/AR software and standard office applications (e.g., Excel).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing, or residential housing.
• Familiarity with long-term care insurance claims and documentation.
• Understanding of multiple payer sources and resident billing cycles.
• Experience with Yardi, PCC, or similar ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable, patient resource for general billing questions from residents, families, responsible parties, and internal staff—explaining charges, statements, and payment options clearly and compassionately.
• Conduct proactive, professional outreach on late and past-due payments, working with account holders to resolve balances while preserving positive relationships.
• Manage aged and delinquent accounts through to resolution, including payment plan setup, escalation, documentation, and coordination with third-party collections or legal as needed.
• Prepare, submit, and track long-term care (LTC) insurance claims and supporting documentation, following up with carriers to ensure timely reimbursement and accurate account posting.
• Reconcile accounts, apply payments and adjustments accurately, and maintain thorough, up-to-date records of all collection activity and communications.
• Monitor AR aging, flag at-risk accounts, and provide regular status updates to management on collections performance and outstanding balances.
• Partner with billing, executive directors at each building, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure billing accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed