What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLLECTIONS REPRESENTATIVE position at Orthopaedic Institute of North Mississip?
- Identifies delinquent accounts, aging period and payment sources. Processes delinquent unpaid accounts by contacting patients and third party reimbursers.
- Reviews each account, credit reports and other information sources such as credit bureaus via computer.
- Performs various collection actions including contacting patients by phone and resubmitting claims to third party reimbursers.
- Evaluates patient financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.
- Reviews accounts for possible assignment makes recommendation to Credit Manager and prepares information for collection agency.
- Assigns uncollectible accounts to collection agency or attorney via clinic Credit and Collection policy. Contacts lawyers involved in third-party litigation
- Answers inquiries and correspondence from patients and insurance companies.
- Develops collection letters.
- Identifies and resolves patient billing complaints. Researches credit balances.Performs other duties as assigned.