Specialist, Patient Collections

Pacific Dental Services•Irving, TX

37d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Now is the time to join PDS Health. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today! Under the direction of the Mgr, Collections, the Specialist, Patient Collections will advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment on past due SmartPay / Orthodontics payment arrangements. This individual will be accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned SmartPay / Orthodontics accounts. The Specialist, Patient Collections will demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers, while remaining confident and assertive.

Requirements

Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must have at least two years' experience working in a collections department.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Strong computer skills and demonstrated competence in MS Office, Word, Excel software applications.

Responsibilities

Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by telephone to solicit payments.
Maintain working knowledge of the loan collection/application system(s).
Locate and monitor overdue SmartPay / Orthodontics accounts, set-up and modify contracts using a variety of automated systems.
Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
Ensure compliance with Company policies, as well as State, Federal and other regulatory bodies.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with team members.
Other duties as assigned by management.