Insurance Collector

JOB SUMMARY

The Insurance Collector is responsible for all insurance follow-up on assigned accounts from the management team. The core responsibilities of an Insurance Collector include research, filing corrected claims and adjustment identification to ensure proper account resolution. This position requires the ability to work independently, accomplish goals, excellent customer service and communication skills, creativity, patience, and flexibility. Insurance Collector relies on the guidelines established by the organization to perform job functions and work under general supervision in a moderately fast paced environment. Insurance Collector reports to the Supervisor or Manager and at times department lead.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous healthcare billing and/or Medical insurance experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and accounting policies.
• Knowledge of goal-setting.
• Knowledge of insurance processes.
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.