We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Collections Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in medical collections and a working knowledge of front desk operations in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Collections
Manage and follow up on outstanding patient, insurance, and attorney accounts to ensure timely resolution
Review and work aging reports to identify and prioritize delinquent accounts
Contact patients, insurance carriers, and attorneys regarding outstanding balances via phone, mail, and electronic communication
Negotiate and set up payment arrangements in accordance with office policy
Maintain thorough documentation of all collection activity and account notes
Front Desk Support
Assist with scheduling patient appointments and managing the appointment calendar
Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits prior to appointments
Greet and check in patients in a professional and courteous manner
Collect co-pays, co-insurance, and outstanding balances at the time of service
Assist with billing inquiries and direct patients to appropriate resources
Perform general administrative duties as needed to support daily office operations
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in medical collections or medical billing
Familiarity with insurance verification and claims processing
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in medical practice management software and Microsoft Office
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houma, LA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Claims Processingunmatched
Co-Paymentsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Healthcare Softwareunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Insurance Claimsunmatched
Medical Billingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Follow-upunmatched
Practice Management Softwareunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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