About the Role
The Collections Clerk is responsible for assisting in the generation and mailing of letters, itemized bills, and other patient correspondence.
Responsibilities
- Scan correspondence and documents into internal software
- Complete pending tasks report daily
- Track, update, print, and mail correspondence
- Analyze patient accounts flagged for disputes
- Verify billing accuracy, insurance payments, and patient responsibility
- Identify discrepancies and determine the root cause of disputes
- Identify accounts with legal representation and initiate contact with attorneys’ offices to verify representation and obtain necessary documentation
- Maintain accurate records of attorney communications and legal documents related to patient accounts
- Coordinate with attorneys regarding payment arrangements, account status, and dispute resolution
- Draft and manage responses to patient/attorney liens/disputes
- Comply with FDCPA guidelines
- Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times
- Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1 year experience working as a clerk or similar role
- Ability to learn in-house applications
- Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem solving and creative skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction
Experience Level
- 1 year experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity
- Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
