Collections Specialist

Company: HCA
Location: Reston
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Collections Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Reston Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Reston Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: * Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. * Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny * Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing * Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts * 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships * Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) * Colleague recognition program * Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Collections Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications As the Collections Representative, you will contribute to the company's mission, vision, and values by completing follow-up and collections for patient services. Under the supervision of the Business Office Manager/Business Office Supervisor, you will obtain payment from third party payers and self-pay accounts to enhance cash flow and gather reimbursement based on established contracts. What you will do in this role: * You will perform follow up activities on accounts to ensure prompt payment
* You will identify coding or billing errors from EOBs and work to correct them
* You will monitor insurance claims and contact insurance companies to resolve claims
* You will update the patient account record to identify actions taken
* You will assign bad debt accounts to the collection agency
* You will act as a liaison and administer contracts in collection of third party accounts (Medicare and Medicaid)
* You will complete account reconciliation of accounts turned over to outside agencies
* You will negotiate payment plans on self-pay accounts
* You are responsible for maintaining accounts receivable and creating a reduction in bad debt Qualifications you will need: * Minimum (1) year of experience in a medical office setting highly preferred. (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, hospital, doctors office) preferred
* Knowledge of managed care payers and medical terminology is preferred Reston Surgery Center is a leading healthcare provider in Reston, Virginia. We have provided these services since 2004. Our facility has six large surgical suites, and specialty procedure rooms. We perform a broad range of procedures. Our center is AAAHC accredited. We offer services in gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, oral, orthopedic, otolaryngology, plastics, podiatry and urology. We are a member of the HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Collections Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Apply

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