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Collection Specialist

North Port, FLOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • insurance billing
  • patient billing
  • payment posting
  • accounts receivable
  • insurance follow-up
  • claims submission
  • cash receipts
  • data entry
  • multiple priorities
  • deadlines

Nice to have

  • hospital setting

Role summary

The Collection Specialist role focuses on insurance and patient billing, payment posting, and accounts receivable follow-up to ensure timely reimbursement and maintain accurate patient account records. Responsibilities include following up with insurance companies on claims, processing bills, entering transactions, performing electronic billing, posting cash receipts, preparing deposits, balancing accounts receivable, and contacting guarantors about outstanding balances. A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital setting, are required. Strong data entry, organizational, attention-to-detail, and prioritization skills are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Collection Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented onsite Collection Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role is responsible for insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient account records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow. 


Responsibilities 

  • Follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to ensure timely payment. 
  • Process and submit insurance and patient bills to maximize reimbursement.
  • Accurately enter charges, payments, adjustments, and other account transactions. 
  • Perform electronic billing and claims submission. 
  • Post cash receipts, adjustments, and maintain patient account records. 
  • Prepare bank deposits and record accounts receivable and miscellaneous cash. 
  • Balance accounts receivable and maintain supporting reports in accordance with department policies. 
  • Contact insurance companies and guarantors regarding outstanding balances and payment status. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Minimum of 3 years of business office experience, preferably in a hospital setting. 
  • Knowledge of medical billing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and insurance follow-up. 
  • Strong data entry, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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