Coordinator, Collections

Cardinal Health

1d•$16 - $25

About The Position

What Collections contributes to Cardinal Health Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets. Collections is responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivable. This includes dispute research, developing payment plans with customers, and building relationships of trust with customers and internal business partners. Job Summary: The Coordinator, Collections is responsible for the timely follow-up and resolution of insurance claims. This role ensures accurate and efficient collection of outstanding balances from insurance payers, working to reduce aging accounts receivable and increase cash flow for the organization.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of insurance claim processing and denial management preferred.
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance plans, and managed care preferred.
Proficiency in billing software (e.g. Athena, G4 Centricity, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Review aging reports and work insurance accounts to ensure timely resolution and reimbursement.
Contact insurance companies via phone, portals, or email to check claim status, request reprocessing or escalate issues.
Analyze denials and underpayments to determine appropriate action (appeals, corrections, resubmissions).
Track and follow up on all submitted appeals until resolution.
Analyze explanation of benefits (EOBs) and remittance advice to determine the reason for denial or reduced payment.
Document all collection activities in the billing system according to departmental procedures.
Follow up on unpaid claims within payer-specific guidelines and timelines.
Coordinate with other billing team members, coders, and providers to resolve claim discrepancies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer policies, coding changes, and reimbursement guidelines.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all relevant federal/state billing regulations.
Flag trends or recurring issues for team leads or supervisors.
Meet daily/weekly productivity goals (e.g., number of claims worked, follow-ups completed).
Assist with special projects, audits, or other duties as assigned.