What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Insurance Collector position at Dickson Medical Associates?
Insurance Collector (Full-Time)
Monday through Friday hours to be determined
Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Collections Clerk is responsible for handling the billing and collections for various provider and services. Collections clerk ensures that payments are received in a timely fashion and accurate manner. Participate in a team environment to include open communication, trust, accountability and mutual respect.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties include the following, but are not limited to):
- Perform department duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Submission of accurate, clean claims to payers.
- Verification of accuracy of coding and billing information for claims submitted.
- Identification of delinquent claims via various system tools and specified process for claims follow-up for multiple providers assigned.
- On-going research of payer policy and submission guidelines.
- Resubmission and appeal of claims as required.
- Adherence to DMA Compliance Policy as it relates to all matters of billing and collection
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Two years prior of medical collections experience with a medical group
- Knowledge of medical practice billing/collection functions
- Knowledge of basic medical coding and third-party operating procedures and practices
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory government provisions
- Must be proficient in computer related skills, MS Office preferably in Excel and Word
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Possess strong verbal communication skills, good organization skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with Nextgen practice management a plus
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22
