Medical Collections Specialist – Physical Therapy Practice (NYC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $28-$32 per hour plus benefits
We are a growing physical therapy practice committed to providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking an experienced Medical Collections Specialist to join our team and help manage insurance collections, claim follow-up, and revenue recovery from a variety of commercial insurance carriers, including BCBS and other out-of-network payers.
Responsibilities
- Follow up on outstanding insurance claims and accounts receivable balances.
- Communicate with insurance carriers regarding claim status, denials, underpayments, and appeals.
- Investigate and resolve reimbursement discrepancies.
- Submit corrected claims, reconsiderations, and appeals as needed.
- Work with out-of-network insurance plans to maximize reimbursement.
- Document all collection activities and maintain accurate account records..
This is a full time, on site position. Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00
If you are a motivated collections professional with a strong understanding of insurance reimbursement and a passion for helping healthcare practices succeed, we would love to hear from you.
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Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of medical collections, insurance follow-up, or medical billing experience.
- Experience working with commercial insurance carriers, including BCBS and other major payers.
- Strong understanding of EOBs, claim adjudication, denials, appeals, and insurance reimbursement processes.
- Knowledge of physical therapy insurance/billing preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR and medical billing software.
Benefits
- $28 - $32 per hour
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- PTO 2 weeks per year ( 1 week 2026 since its June)
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.