What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing/Collections Specialist position at Northwest Human Services, Inc.?
Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers. As a Community Health Center we value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.
Billing/Collections Specialist
Location: Northwest Human Services - West Salem Clinic
1233 Edgewater St. NW, Salem OR 97304
Job Status: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday -Friday
YOUR ROLE:
As a Billing/Collections Specialist you will monitor patients/family self-pay balances, contact patients regarding unpaid balances, and complete the collection process. You will also perform standard medical/dental billing functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
- Basic understanding of computers, file systems, and report logic.
- Communicate effectively and handle medical records in a confidential manner.
- Interact effectively and courteously with patients, staff, and insurance carrier representatives.
- Previous experience preferred.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provides a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health Plans: Dental and Vision
- Flex Spending Account
- Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- 10 hours of monthly Paid Time Off based on FTE
- 7½ paid holidays each year 2 paid floating holiday
- Continuing Education Plan
- Employee Healthy Living Program - Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation
Northwest Human Services sites are eligible for various Provider Incentive Programs through the Oregon Office of Rural Health and National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholar programs as well as the Rural Practitioner Tax Cred. For more information check out the Office of Rural Health, National health Service Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness websites. NWHS sites have a Primary Care HPSA Score of 18, Dental score of 19, and a Mental Health score of 22.
TO APPLY:
If you are interested in joining a team that makes a difference in the lives of many, apply online at: Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)
For more information, contact the HR/Recruiting Department at: HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828
All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check.
Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
