Medical Collectors - Remote (Tri-County Area)

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has exciting Remote Full-Time opportunities within the Tri-County area, for the following roles: The primary focus of these roles is to ensure that patient accounts are efficiently collected in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Further, the Medical Collectors are in charge of all duties related to the billing and collection activities of accounts receivable. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates the resolution of patient accounts and verifies patient’s demographic and insurance information. Reviews and monitors reimbursements due, and determines appropriate collection methods and account follow-up procedure. Pursues insurance carries by placing phone calls, documenting work performed, and setting safeguards to ensure that payments are received. Prepares monthly report for account receivables and other items assigned. Reviews benefit explanations from insurance companies and takes proper actions to request adjustments or refunds when applicable. Identifies trends and any problems with particular payors and reports findings to supervising staff. Responds to over-the-phone and in-person inquiries from patients and insurance carriers. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Medical Collector High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Sr. Medical Collector High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes: General knowledge of office procedures and operations. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. #LI-NN1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff