Collections Specialist

Collections SpecialistAustin, Texas TEXAS ORTHO SURGERY CNTR Category Business Office Job ID 92487-147 Status Full-Time/RegularUSPI Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center in Austin is seeking a motivated Collection Specialist to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms and 1 Procedure room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Collections Specialist is responsible for follow up on delinquent surgery center claims, working an expected number of claims per day. Majority of claims will have been submitted to various insurance carriers electronically. Knowledge of how to interpret a managed care contract, Medicare and Medicaid and Workers Compensation claims is a must. You will be given tools to calculate allowable and required to determine appropriateness of reimbursement and appeal claims as necessary. Extensive contact with insurance carriers of all types, as well as communication with patients regarding out-of-pocket amounts is required. Identification of accounts that have been either under or over paid, issuing credit balance information either to the insurance carrier or the patient. All of these practices done in a professional and communicative manner, per policies and procedures, guidelines, internal control measures and established goals.What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageLife and AD&D coverageAvailability of short- and long-term disabilityFlexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs401(k) and access to retirement planningPaid holidays and vacationWho We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.Required Skills:Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalency. 3-4 years previous collections experience, with emphasis on healthcare insurance collections of all types. (preferably in an ambulatory surgical setting) Experience with electronic patient information systems. Medical terminology. Ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Skilled in time management and prioritization of emergent situations. Good customer service skills, always demonstrates professionalism. Comfortable utilizing critical thinking skills. Typing 45-60 WPM. Proficient with Microsoft Office products.