Collection Representative

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Responsible for communicating with patients, insurance companies, and other parties to collect outstanding balances, resolve billing disputes, and ensure proper reimbursement for the hospital.


Essential Functions
Monitor and manage the accounts receivable of the hospital by reviewing and following up on outstanding balances.

Communicate with insurance companies, patients, and other relevant parties to resolve billing issues and outstanding claims.

Contact patients and insurance companies via phone calls, emails, or written correspondence to collect outstanding balances.

Investigate and resolve billing disputes or discrepancies by gathering necessary documentation, coordinating with the billing department, and communicating with patients or their representatives.

Verify insurance coverage and eligibility for patients, ensuring accurate billing and claim submission.

Assist patients in understanding their medical bills, insurance coverage, and payment options.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of collections activities, payment arrangements, and communication with patients and insurance companies.

 

- High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree in Healthcare Management preferred
- 1-3 years’ relevant experience in healthcare collections preferred

- Bilingual Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claim submission, and reimbursement principles.

-Familiarity with insurance plans, government programs, and their billing requirements.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with patients, insurance companies, and colleagues.
-Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve billing disputes and collect outstanding balances.
-Attention to detail and accuracy in recording collection activities and maintaining documentation.

 

• Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST schedule required for remote role
•A quiet, secure, stable, HIPAA-compliant workstation is required.

 

Remote

 

399 Revolution Drive

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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