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Collections Specialist

Collections Specialist

Polaris Pharmacy Services • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Details

Job Location

Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Job Category

Pharmaceutical

Description

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job - we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

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 is responsible for helping patients understand their pharmaceutical charges and assist 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have long-term care experience
  • Knowledge of Medicare / Medicaid.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Possess technical proficiency by simultaneously working in multiple systems and software.
  • Experience in customer service and a high-volume environment.
  • Experience in negotiating payment arrangements.
  • Strong written, and verbal communication.
  • EDUCATION

  • Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

  • May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
  • May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
  • May lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role
  • HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

  • Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
  • Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
  • Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.
  • Please 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 insurance
  • 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
  • Career growth potential
  • Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
  • Employee referral bonus program
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