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Medical Collectors - Remote

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Florida (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent, 1+ years relevant experience for Medical Collector; 3+ years for Sr. Medical Collector.

Key responsabilities:

  • Collect patient accounts efficiently within regulations.
  • Resolve patient accounts, verify information, pursue insurance claims and prepare reports.
  • Respond to inquiries from patients and insurance carriers following procedures.
  • Adhere to University policies and guidelines regarding healthcare collections.
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Job description

Current Employees:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities for the following roles: The primary focus of these roles is to ensure that patient accounts are efficiently collected in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Further, the Medical Collectors are in charge of all duties related to the billing and collection activities of accounts receivable.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

  • Coordinates the resolution of patient accounts and verifies patient’s demographic and insurance information.

  • Reviews and monitors reimbursements due, and determines appropriate collection methods and account follow-up procedure.

  • Pursues insurance carries by placing phone calls, documenting work performed, and setting safeguards to ensure that payments are received.

  • Prepares monthly report for account receivables and other items assigned.

  • Reviews benefit explanations from insurance companies and takes proper actions to request adjustments or refunds when applicable.

  • Identifies trends and any problems with particular payors and reports findings to supervising staff.

  • Responds to over-the-phone and in-person inquiries from patients and insurance carriers.

  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Medical Collector                                                                                                        

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Sr. Medical Collector                                                                                                        

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes:

  • General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H3

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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