Medical Insurance Collections Specialist

Hourly Wage Estimate: 17.13 - 23.98 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Medical Collections Specialist? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. • This position is Full-time with required on-site orientation/training in our Las Vegas, NV office and the possibility to work from home after meeting and maintaining productivity standards. Experience in ASC or Surgical collections is strongly recommended. Benefits HCA Healthcare 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 free 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. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Collections Specialist like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications As the Collections Specialist, 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 collections experience in a medical office setting (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, hospital, doctors office) strongly preferred • Knowledge of managed care payers and medical terminology 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Collection Specialist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resu