Billing & Collections Specialist

Overview:

 We have an exciting Billing & Collections Specialist opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team at Pediatrix Medical Group. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen and financial modeling skills. We are a national organization, and one of the nation’s largest providers of prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services.

 

Talented business professionals from diverse backgrounds choose Pediatrix because we are an exciting and innovative company that focuses on a team approach to improve the lives of patients everywhere.  We offer a diverse range of opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we are confident that you'll love being a part of the Pediatrix team.

Responsibilities:

The Billing & Collections Specialist reports to the Billing & Collections Manager. The Billing & Collections Specialist is responsible for the Billing and Collection functions including invoicing customers, collections, researching, analyzing, and resolving issues, reporting customer balances to managements and operations. This position will participate and assist in project or process initiatives to continually improve upon to reduce DSO and increase cash collections while maintaining strong customer relationships.

 

• Ensures timely and accurate invoicing, aligning with industry best practices.
• Reduce and maintain unbillable balance month over month to align with target goals.
• Minimize and maintain collection balances by ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Analyze and identify trends and track customer behaviors.
• Assist in opportunities and process improvements for best practices to include standardization and documentation of processes.
• Assist in month-end close as it pertains to Billing, and Collections.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of individuals within the department, company, and customers.
• Establish a culture of accountability to achieve operational excellence.
• Provide daily/weekly operational analysis to manager and team.
• Assist in all internal and external audit request as it pertains to the Hospital Contract Team (Billing and Collections).
• Assist with all other duties and special projects as needed and exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as they are identified to assist with projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Billing, Cash Application and Collection responsibilities
• 1+ years of process improvement implementation experience

 

Knowledge/Skills:

• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Results driven individual with a proven track record
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and commitments
• Adaptable to a faster-than-average pace with the ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and can recognize and adjust to change
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a wide range of employees with different skill sets
• Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
• Ability to lead and motivate others to support objectives and mission and to achieve goals set out (even if not direct reports)
• Ability to listen and seek clarification; meet commitments; and maintain confidentiality

 

Software:

• Strong Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Pivot Table, V-lookup)

Benefits and Compensation:

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 

 

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families. 

About Us:

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.