Collector
Job duties include the following:
- Works and/or maintains every account in the assigned AR in the 60+ day categories. Reviews EOBs within a two-week turnaround.
- Documents accurate collection activity in the collection tracking notes.
- Evaluates status of accounts and prioritizes collection action (letters, phone calls, staff assistance).
- Calls on outstanding balances due from carriers in a timely manner.
- Telephones, interviews, and counsels patients on outstanding self-pay balances.
- Responds to incoming telephone or mail inquiries in a prompt, timely manner.
- Completes write-off adjustment forms for accounts needing necessary adjustments and turns in to Team Leader with appropriate documentation attached.
- Maintains collection logs for distribution to other teams for use in identifying areas needing attention/correction.
- Advises Team Leader of any unusual collection accounts as they become delinquent or are in question.
- Prepares daily user reports for Team Leader review and filing along with appropriate notes/documentation.
- Works with Registrars and other staff to gather necessary information for proper account work/collection activity.
- Maintains a complete understanding of HCPCS/ICD/CPT oncology coding and specific carrier requirements/knowledge.