Sr Collections Specialist

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Collections and Manager Credit/Collections, protects and recovers the hospitals assets by monitoring accounts receivable; collecting delinquent accounts, appealing denials and underpayments, and making payment arrangements. # Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Sick and Extended Illness Bank Tuition Reimbursement Programs And much more# # #Hourly Pay Rate: $17.54 to $25.87 # # Qualifications: Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Experience: Must have minimum of three (3) years of medical collections related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Specialized Training: None Certification/Licensure: None Knowledge, Skills

Abilities:

Must have knowledge of managed care contracts, commercial, work comp, government, and self pay collections. Must be able to communicate effectively with the patients, and any other outside agency either verbally and/or written. Must have an understanding of healthcare billing guidelines. Needs organizational, time management, and analytical skills. Need system knowledge of HIS systems, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access database. Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English. # # # #

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Collections and Manager Credit/Collections, protects and recovers the hospitals assets by monitoring accounts receivable; collecting delinquent accounts, appealing denials and underpayments, and making payment arrangements.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 100% Retirement Match in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Sick and Extended Illness Bank

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• And much more

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.54 to $25.87

Qualifications:

Education:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Must have minimum of three (3) years of medical collections related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Specialized Training:

• None

Certification/Licensure:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of managed care contracts, commercial, work comp, government, and self pay collections.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with the patients, and any other outside agency either verbally and/or written.

• Must have an understanding of healthcare billing guidelines.

• Needs organizational, time management, and analytical skills.

• Need system knowledge of HIS systems, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access database.

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.