Amerita, Inc
Overview
Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider of home infusion therapy. We are seeking a Collection Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team as we grow to become one of the top home infusion providers in the country. The Collection Specialist will report to the Collection Manager and work in our Centennial, CO office.
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Company‑Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Responsibilities
Ensure daily accomplishments work toward company goals for cash collections and account receivable over 90 days.
Understand and adhere to state and federal regulations and company policies regarding compliance, integrity, patient privacy and ethical billing and collection practices.
Research outstanding balances and take necessary collection action to resolve in a timely manner; recommend necessary demographic changes to patient accounts to ensure future collections.
Research assigned correspondence; take necessary action to resolve requested information in a timely manner; establish appropriate follow‑up.
Resubmit accurate and timely claims in formats including, but not limited to, CMS‑1500 and electronic 837.
Utilize the most efficient resources to secure timely payment of open claims or invoices, giving priority to electronic solutions.
Negotiate payment plans with patients in accordance with company collection policies.
Identify patterns of short‑payment or non‑payment and bring them to the attention of appropriate supervisory personnel.
Review insurance remittance advices for accuracy. Identify billing errors, short‑payments, overpayments and unpaid claims and resolve accordingly, communicating any needed system changes.
Review residual account balances after payments are applied and generate necessary adjustments (within eligible guidelines), overpayment notifications, refund requests and secondary billing.
Interact with third‑party collection agencies.
Communicate consistently and professionally with other Amerita employees.
Work within specified deadlines and stressful situations.
Work overtime when necessary to meet department goals and objectives.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college a plus.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medical collections with a working knowledge of managed care, commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement; home infusion experience a plus.
Working knowledge of automated billing systems; experience with CPR+ preferred.
Working knowledge and application of metric measurements, basic accounting practices, ICD‑9, CPT and HCPCS coding.
Solid Microsoft Office skills required, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to type 40 wpm and proficiency with 10‑key calculator.
Ability to independently obtain and interpret information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Salary Range USD $18.62 – $22.67 / Hour
Location Centennial, CO (Remote collection possible).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Company‑Paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
Flexible Schedules & Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Program & DailyPay
401(k)
Pet Insurance
Responsibilities
Ensure daily accomplishments work toward company goals for cash collections and account receivable over 90 days.
Understand and adhere to state and federal regulations and company policies regarding compliance, integrity, patient privacy and ethical billing and collection practices.
Research outstanding balances and take necessary collection action to resolve in a timely manner; recommend necessary demographic changes to patient accounts to ensure future collections.
Research assigned correspondence; take necessary action to resolve requested information in a timely manner; establish appropriate follow‑up.
Resubmit accurate and timely claims in formats including, but not limited to, CMS‑1500 and electronic 837.
Utilize the most efficient resources to secure timely payment of open claims or invoices, giving priority to electronic solutions.
Negotiate payment plans with patients in accordance with company collection policies.
Identify patterns of short‑payment or non‑payment and bring them to the attention of appropriate supervisory personnel.
Review insurance remittance advices for accuracy. Identify billing errors, short‑payments, overpayments and unpaid claims and resolve accordingly, communicating any needed system changes.
Review residual account balances after payments are applied and generate necessary adjustments (within eligible guidelines), overpayment notifications, refund requests and secondary billing.
Interact with third‑party collection agencies.
Communicate consistently and professionally with other Amerita employees.
Work within specified deadlines and stressful situations.
Work overtime when necessary to meet department goals and objectives.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required; some college a plus.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in medical collections with a working knowledge of managed care, commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement; home infusion experience a plus.
Working knowledge of automated billing systems; experience with CPR+ preferred.
Working knowledge and application of metric measurements, basic accounting practices, ICD‑9, CPT and HCPCS coding.
Solid Microsoft Office skills required, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to type 40 wpm and proficiency with 10‑key calculator.
Ability to independently obtain and interpret information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Salary Range USD $18.62 – $22.67 / Hour
Location Centennial, CO (Remote collection possible).
#J-18808-Ljbffr