Collector

Parkland Health

10d

About The Position

Primary Purpose Provides clerical support to the department and completes assigned insurance follow-up related tasks to assist with the expedient collection of outstanding balances. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Must have one year of experience in accounts receivable, medical or insurance billing and/or collections
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in responding to simple requests from government and/or non-government agencies.
• Must understand managed care and insurance contractual arrangements.
• Must have basic knowledge of medical software.
• Must be detail oriented, possess basic mathematical skills, and have sharp analytical skills to recognize financial issues as they relate to multiple groups including third party payors, physicians, patients and the system.
• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and be professional in both appearance and approach.
• Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, government entities, insurance companies, and Parkland staff.
• Must be able to solve problems within the guidelines of established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees