What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Specialist position at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center?
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p (Work from home after initial employment)
APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
Scope of Responsibility
The Collections Specialist will also research denial reasons and determined the most effective way to resolve claim issues by providing necessary information and filling appeals. Reconciles accounts for nursing facilities and follows-up on payments.
Responsible to Director of Business Office
- Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Training and Experience- 2 years related experience in accounts receivable or collections, preferably in Medical field
- Basic computer/data entry skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment required
Health and Background Requirements- Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
- Background Check
- Lab Work
- Immunization Records
Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)
Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)
Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)
Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)
Not Applicable
Physical
- Sitting – Continually
- Stationary Standing – Occasionally
- Walking – Occasionally
- Ability to be mobile – Continually
- Crouching (bend at knees) –Rarely
- Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely
- Stooping (bend at waist) –Rarely
- Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
- Turn/Pivot –Occasionally
- Climbing –Rarely
- Balancing –Rarely
- Reaching overhead – Rarely
- Reaching extension –Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling – Rarely
- Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 20 pounds) - Occasionally
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –Rarely
- Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A
Environment
- Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
- Risk of Radiation – N/A
- Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
- Chemicals – Rarely
- Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
- Noise Level – N/A
- Weather Conditions – N/A
Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
- N/A
Respirator Fit Testing Required
- N/A
Education
Required- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
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