What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Accounts Collections Specialist position at Upstate Medical University?
Job Summary
Under the general guidance of the Financial Collections Manager, the Patient Accounts Collection Specialist is responsible for making effective contact with patients with delinquent self-pay balances, establishing payment plans and reviewing applications for financial assistance. Reviews delinquent accounts and determines strategy for contact based on stratified population of open accounts. This position may work closely with staff within the Office of the Attorney General and within Fiscal Services. Contributes to the process of developing new policies affecting the collection of self-pay accounts and Financial Assistance Program at the Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and a minimum of two years collections, accounting or financial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus excellent written/oral communication, analytical and organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a healthcare environment preferred but not required. Knowledge of billing practices preferred.
Work Days
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Message To Applicants
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Under the general guidance of the Financial Collections Manager, the Patient Accounts Collection Specialist is responsible for making effective contact with patients with delinquent self-pay balances, establishing payment plans and reviewing applications for financial assistance. Reviews delinquent accounts and determines strategy for contact based on stratified population of open accounts. This position may work closely with staff within the Office of the Attorney General and within Fiscal Services. Contributes to the process of developing new policies affecting the collection of self-pay accounts and Financial Assistance Program at the Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and a minimum of two years collections, accounting or financial experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus excellent written/oral communication, analytical and organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a healthcare environment preferred but not required. Knowledge of billing practices preferred.
Work Days
Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Message To Applicants
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
