Collection Specialist

Collection Specialist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $19.01 - $26.85 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As a Collections Specialist, you will provide crucial financial support and professional assistance, facilitating account resolution and contributing to the fiscal health of the organization. Every day you will expertly communicate with clients to resolve outstanding balances, meticulously document interactions, negotiate payment arrangements, and diligently follow established protocols to ensure timely and effective collection efforts. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, strong negotiation abilities, and a persistent, empathetic demeanor, contributing to positive client relationships and efficient revenue recovery.

• Maintains average QA percentage at a rate established for the Fiscal Year goal.
• Performs follow up on any outstanding accounts and obtains commitment for payment from insurance carrier via ETM views. Maintain productivity percentage at a rate established for the Fiscal Year goal.
• Sends out daily appeals to insurance companies for denied claims to maintain consistent cash flow of assigned A/R. All denied accounts to be worked via the rejection views and have accurate action taken assigned for completion.
• Resolves incoming correspondence or telephone inquiries in a timely manner in accordance with payer deadlines, and in a manner that address the needs of internal/external customers.
• Documents on system all action taken on account so that it clearly communicates action taken.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of ETM, GE Centricity Business, and other related PBS Software.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years physician billing/collection experience or other related healthcare provider claims experience in a high volume medical healthcare claim environment (Includes health plan physician claims/reimbursement/appeals experience)
• AHCCCS/ Medicare/ government commercial payer experience
• HCFA1500 billing experience
• Knowledge of insurance plan intricacies
• Current knowledge of CPT/HCPC and revenue codes
• Knowledge of collection guidelines and regulations
• Previous experience with computerized billing system, MS Word and Excel

Preferred

• College level business courses
• Five (5) years physician billing/collection experience or other related healthcare provider claims experience in a high volume medical healthcare claim environment (Includes health plan physician claims/reimbursement/ appeals experience.)
• Two (2) years relevant college education plus experience

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.