Experienced Medical Collector

Medical CollectorThe Medical Collector communicates with insurance companies and governmental entities to ensure maximum payment in a timely manner. Review and handle all correspondence from insurance companies and patients.Essential duties and responsibilities:Works the insurance aging reportCalls the individual insurance companies whose balances are past due and follow through with any research, re-filing, etc. that needs to be done to obtain maximum payment.Communicates with insurance companies by telephone to determine reason for delay in payment.Answer patient questions regarding their balance.Filing appeals with insurance companiesPosting appropriate non-payment from insurance companiesDocument all communications with patients and insurance companiesSorts, scans and file correspondenceJob description clause:Describes the general nature and work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees.

This is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.Requirements:Minimum qualification requirements:High school diploma or equivalentMust be able to fluently speak, write and understand EnglishSelf-starter with good organizational skillsMust possess excellent written and verbal communications skillsNo less than 2 years of experience working in collections/billing in the healthcare fieldGeneral knowledge of procedure and diagnosis coding.Experience with Microsoft office, Excel, Word.Experience with Intergy medical billing systemConfidential and sensitive information:Must properly control and release of proprietary and confidential informationThis office is located in Fort Myers, FL and requires work to be done in office