Vendor Coordinator

Baptist Health

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Coordinator shall be responsible to ensure efficient transmission and reconciliation of account information to all external vendors/agencies involved with the collection of patient account receivables. This individual will act as a liaison between external vendors/agencies and the Central Business Office. The Coordinator will use multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems on a daily basis. Additionally, the Coordinator will be instrumental to facilitate process and procedure improvements, work in conjunction with the Collection Lead to facilitate training and collection of insurance and patient account receivables. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous background of working with healthcare insurance companies to resolve payment complications required for at least 2 years.
• Previous background of working in a healthcare related field, with knowledge of third party payers for at least 2 years required.
• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
• Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Charity/Indigent Care Plan and other third party carriers such as Medicare.
• PC experience required with working knowledge of Excel and Word applications.
• Demonstrated positive attitude and acceptance of Baptist Health values.

Nice To Haves

• College degree or Technical Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient transmission and reconciliation of account information to all external vendors/agencies involved with the collection of patient account receivables.
• Act as a liaison between external vendors/agencies and the Central Business Office.
• Use multiple computer systems and electronic payor systems on a daily basis.
• Facilitate process and procedure improvements.
• Work in conjunction with the Collection Lead to facilitate training and collection of insurance and patient account receivables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED