Medical Collections Consultant

Posted 9hrs ago

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Medical collections consultant managing accounts receivable, claims, denials, and patient payments. Remote role supporting US healthcare billing and collections.

Responsibilities:

  • Track and manage accounts receivable, ensuring aging amounts remain within targeted levels.
  • Regularly check the status of submitted claims to ensure timely processing and payment.
  • Resubmit claims for appeal as necessary, working to resolve issues that may delay payment.
  • Prepare and send patient statements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Conduct patient collection phone calls, address outstanding balances, and negotiate payment arrangements.
  • Respond to patient and payer email and phone inquiries regarding their accounts.
  • Accept phone payments from patients, ensuring accurate processing and record-keeping.
  • Monitor denial trends and provide timely and accurate resolutions.
  • Handle complex denials and appeals.
  • Utilize collection strategies to achieve optimum reimbursement on delinquent accounts.
  • Follow team and/or client procedures, policies, and methodologies.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must have at least 1 year of experience in a BPO or Call Center environment.
  • Experience with phone collections, particularly on US accounts, is desirable but not required.
  • Previous experience in Medical Billing or Medical Collections is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Knowledge of the US healthcare system, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, and contracted networks, is highly beneficial.
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Open to consultancy contract minimum of 6 months.
  • Able to work from home with reliable internet and a backup connection.

Benefits:

  • Work from home
  • Company computer/equipment provided
  • Fully remote work