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Overview
As a Collections Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring the receivables on patient accounts in a long-term care setting. This role is essential to ensuring patient financial services are handled properly. This position helps patients understand their pharmaceutical charges and assists in resolving any resident questions or concerns.
In Addition, The Collections Specialist Will
- Collect information and verify account-specific billing, insurance, and coding.
- Update and document customer accounts designated in the work campaign.
- Verify the accuracy of existing account standing and progress accounts accordingly.
- Conduct outbound calls to reconcile account issues and outstanding account balances.
- Ensure compliance through strict adherence to federal and state laws, as well as company policy.
- Payment processing and post follow-up.
Required Qualifications
Must have long-term care experienceKnowledge of Medicare / MedicaidExperience using Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and ExcelPossess technical proficiency by simultaneously working in multiple systems and softwareExperience in customer service and a high-volume environmentExperience in negotiating payment arrangementsStrong written and verbal communicationEducation
Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Required)Physical Demands
May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per dayThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittentlyMay be necessary to work extended hours as neededMay lift and / or move up to 50 poundsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this roleHoliday & PTO Policy
Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick daysEmployees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonusesEmployees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibilityPlease note, because we are a pharmacy, most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore, schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.
BENEFITS – Full-time Employees
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance401(k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)Short-term and Long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementPersonal Time Off (PTO)Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raisesCareer growth potentialAnnual on-site voluntary Flu VaccinesEmployee referral bonus programSeniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustries
Pharmaceutical ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr