Collections Representative

Description : Collections Analyst

Location : 10920 Wilshire Blvd 16th Floor LA, CA; no remote flexibility

Duration : 13 weeks with possible extension

Hours : 7 : 30-4 : 30

• MUST HAVE 3 years of recent collections experience in a HOSPITAL, not a clinic or doctor s office

Job Description :

The Collections Representative is responsible for reviewing inpatient and outpatient claims to ensure maximum collection dollars by providing appropriate follow up and document actions taken. Major functions include managing a portfolio of assigned accounts, responding to correspondence, and heavy telephone contact to ensure timely follow-up and account resolution. The follow-up collector must have the ability to perform all needed duties in the patient account system. Skilled in usage of all Microsoft and other programs as defined by management staff.

Qualifications :

Understands billing / follow up and collection procedures and is able to balance all accounts correctly.

Follows up on previously billed accounts by reviewing accounts on a biweekly or monthly basis to determine possible sources of payment or payment issues.

Contacts third party payers to establish reimbursement status i.e., reason for discrepancy between expected and actual reimbursed amounts of data of issuances.

Required Experience :

3 years minimum of hospital collections experience and contract knowledge

Knowledge of UB04 requirements and familiarity with medical billing processes.