Sr Collections Specialist

Company: Valleywise Health System
Location: Tempe
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Collections and Manager Credit/Collections, protects and recovers the hospitals assets by monitoring accounts receivable; collecting delinquent accounts, appealing denials and underpayments, and making payment arrangements.
Qualifications:
Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  Experience:
  
  • Must have minimum of three (3) years of medical collections related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
    Specialized Training:
    
    • None
      Certification/Licensure:
      
      • None
        Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
        
        • Must have knowledge of managed care contracts, commercial, work comp, government, and self pay collections.
        • Must be able to communicate effectively with the patients, and any other outside agency either verbally and/or written.
        • Must have an understanding of healthcare billing guidelines.
        • Needs organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
        • Need system knowledge of HIS systems, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access database.
        • Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
          Salary Range: Hourly pay rate: $17.54 to $25.87

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