COLLECTIONS REP
About The Position
At Accendra Health, we understand that healthcare is complex, and we’re here to make it easier. We help deliver care beyond traditional settings, making essential products and services more accessible through every stage of life. As part of the care team, our teammates play a critical role in delivering personalized, long-term care for the patients we serve. With deep expertise promoting health outside the hospital and a presence in communities nationwide through our Apria and Byram Healthcare brands, Accendra Health does more than just deliver the essentials. If you’re interested in meaningful work with impact, explore our career opportunities ─- from remote-friendly to hybrid and in-person roles ─- and join us in our purpose of Bringing Care To Life™.
Requirements
- High school diploma is required.
- One year of related experience is required.
- Basic skills in Word and Excel
- English (reading, writing, verbal).
- Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data.
Responsibilities
- Researches any overdue account balance that is fully or partially unpaid and follows up by mail and/or phone to insurance carriers or customers on delinquent payments.
- Reviews unpaid and underpaid claims. Resubmits or appeals as necessary.
- Verifies payment information adjustments to supervisor.
- Coordinates collection activities for delinquent accounts by preparing information for external collection agencies or attorneys.
- Complies with the Fair Debt Collector Practices Act (FDCPA).
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding account status.
- Researches customer’s accounts thoroughly and documents appropriately.
- Resolves discrepancies and prepares adjustments and refunds as necessary.
- Ensures that all information regarding collection activity of account is entered accurately into the billing system.
- Brings recurring issues to the attention of the department supervisor.
- Initiates payments and resubmits bills as necessary.
- Pursues patient for payment obligations when insurance defaults as permitted by law or contractual relationships.
- Report to work punctually at assigned starting time, and have reliable, consistent attendance
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care coverage
- Paid time off plan
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic life insurance
- Short-and long-term disability coverage
- Accident insurance
- Teammate Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Domestic partner benefits
- Mental, physical, and financial well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
