What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Medical Collector (In-Person) position at Metro Infectious Disease Consultants?
The objective of the Professional Medical Collector is to assist the Reimbursement Supervisor with the billing and collection process for all MIDC branches. This is a full-time, in-person position at the office located in Burr Ridge, IL.
Schedule: Monday- Friday (in-person)
Specific Duties:
1) Assist Reimbursement Supervisor in collecting intake information, verifying insurance benefits
2) Provide explanation of charges as necessary to payers and patients
3) Work denied claims via insurance portals, UHC, Availity, Medicare for multiple states
4) Follow up with insurance companies and patients on any outstanding balances
5) Develop mutually agreeable payment schedules with and patients
6) Provide appropriate documentation with all printed claims, primary EOP, medical records
7) Review Clearing House for claim rejections / errors, Waystar/Zirmed
8) Perform re-determinations and appeals as needed via insurance portals
9) Other duties and tasks as assigned
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Experience in medical collection practices required
- Experience in Microsoft Suite and Outlook Preferred
- Allscripts PM Experience a plus
- Experience using insurance company portals (Medicare, Availity,etc.) preferred
- Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.
- Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- $70,000-75,000/year
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000