Medical Collector (H)

University of Miami•Medley, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Collector to work In Miami, Fl. The Medical Collector ensures that patient accounts are efficiently collected in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Further, the Medical Collector is in charge of all duties related to the billing and collection activities of accounts receivables.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the resolution of patient accounts and verifies patient’s demographic and insurance information.
Reviews and monitors reimbursements due, and determines appropriate collection methods and account follow-up procedure.
Pursues insurance carries by placing phone calls, documenting work performed, and setting safeguards to ensure that payments are received.
Prepares monthly report for account receivables and other items assigned.
Reviews benefit explanations from insurance companies and takes proper actions to request adjustments or refunds when applicable.
Identifies trends and any problems with particular payors and reports findings to supervising staff.
Responds to over-the-phone and in-person inquiries from patients and insurance carriers.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.