Collections Clerk

Job description

JOB TITLE: Collections Clerk GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for assisting with all functions associated with billing and third-party payers. Must be an effective communicator who can express himself/herself on a daily basis in a professional manner both verbally and in writing as well as be a proactive professional who can identify collection trends and solve them in a timely manner. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrator: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Identifies delinquent accounts, aging period and payment sources, and performs collection actions including contacting patients by telephone and resubmitting claims to the appropriate payer. 2. Evaluates patient financial status and establishes contract payment plans. 3. keeps informed on all current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer regulations and requirements. Informs management and other staff members of changes and keeps documentation current and accessible. 4. Successfully reduces days in A/R and meets assigned goals. 5. Responds to overflow Customer Service incoming patient phone calls. 6. Other assigned duties as required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: QUALIFICATIONS: Benefits: Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversi...