Collections Specialist - Healthcare jobs in Salem, OR

Collections Specialist - Healthcare is responsible for requesting payment and collecting overdue balances from patients. Contacts patients by phone or mail to request payment and to review their account details. Being a Collections Specialist - Healthcare responds to patient questions and sets up alternative pay plans if necessary. Maintains patient account records and resolves third party payer issues. Additionally, Collections Specialist - Healthcare typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Collections Specialist - Healthcare works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Collections Specialist - Healthcare typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Collections Specialist
  • Willamette Vital Health
  • Salem, OR FULL_TIME
  • Collections Specialist – Full-Time

    Willamette Vital Health, your local nonprofit that helps families through one of the most difficult times in life — losing a loved one — is searching for a skilled Collection Specialist.

    Work in a Team Environment

    Full-Time hours - 40 hours

    Paid Time Off

    401k plan with matching contributions

    The Role:

    Our Collections Specialist provides collections and billing support for all commercial billing functions of the organization. This requires experience dealing with claims resolution, disputes with insurance providers, and other methods of resolving claims successfully. In addition, the position also includes the duties of supporting the Commercial Biller as requested.

    Who You Are:

    Your Impact. Your knowledge, experience, and attention to detail will ensure accurate and timely billing that supports Willamette Vital Health's financial health.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum of two years’ experience with commercial medical billing and collections for a healthcare organization.
    • Knowledge of insurance processes and billing.
    • Hands-on experience with electronic medical record systems is preferred.
    • Must be proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
    • Working knowledge of EXCEL and ability to create/edit spreadsheets are important to success.
    • Experience with accounts payable processing is helpful.
    • Experience with ADP Payroll or payroll processing is helpful.
    • Experience with bookkeeping is helpful.
    • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently, and in a small collaborative team setting.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
    • Ability to identify, research, and resolve commercial credit balances and missing payments.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate of Arts degree or equivalent preferred.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage and engage in collections activities for aged A/R balances from commercial and Medicaid insurance providers as well as individuals as necessary.
    • Maintain and adapt collections tools used for identification of past due claims and their status.
    • Handle collection calls and follow-up billing issues with commercial accounts in a professional manner.
    • Maintain strict confidentiality of accounting and billing information.
    • Identify priorities and problems with collections functions and alerts supervisor.
    • Identify and recommend changes which result in effective use of resources and cost containment.
    • Assist and, when necessary, perform timely commercial billing functions for the agency.
    • Address, investigate and resolve any issues related to billing as requested.
    • Perform front end activities for Medicare Hospice Billing such as NOE’s, CTI’s and responding to error notices as requested.
    • Communicate in an effective, accurate and respectful manner.
    • Effectively use resources and time management.
    • Demonstrated ability to work on a team and shows initiative, flexibility, and self-motivation.
    • Assist in varied accounting tasks, as assigned.

    Who We Are:

    It’s not our organization itself that delivers deeply impactful work. It's our people. We’re an empathetic, resilient, diverse and passionate group of people working together to create the best care possible for those facing serious illness and grief. We believe personalized care and grief support should be available to all who need it, so we provide our services regardless of ability to pay.

    Powerful Purpose. Purpose is at the heart of our care provider experience. At Willamette Vital Health, everyone is united by the mission to provide people facing serious illness, death, and grief with access to the best personalized and compassionate care.

    Galvanizing Resilience. Willamette Vital Health provides vital care during families’ toughest times. This provides many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

    Excellence with Integrity. Willamette Vital Health and our team of nurses and caring staff are committed to trust, ethics, quality, accountability and expertise. This is how we deliver the best compassionate care.

    Better Together. The Willamette Vital Health team works together to maximize the care we provide and support one another.

    Why Willamette Vital Health:

    You’re offered…

    • A challenging and rewarding career with flexibility in your schedule
    • Competitive wage, Health Benefits, and Paid Time Off
    • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that includes short term counseling
    • 401-k plan with matching dollars
    • Comprehensive and collaborative training and orientation
    • Option to purchase several programs at low cost: critical illness/accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, ID/Legal Shield, FIGO pet insurance

    Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Willamette Vital Health. We provide rewarding careers for passionate, caring, and experienced employees. We believe that everyone facing serious illness, death, and grief deserves access to the best personalized and compassionate care available, and the team at Willamette Vital Health strives to provide such care.

    Willamette Vital Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, physical characteristics, age, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates legally able to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Experience level:

    • 2 years

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Application Question(s):

    • Are you fully vaccinated against COVID 19?
    • How proficient are you with Microsoft Office software?
    • Do you have experience with electronic medical record systems?
    • Are you proficient with EXCEL?

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:

    • Medical Collections and Billing: 2 years (Required)

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Required)

    Ability to Commute:

    • Salem, OR 97304 (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 8 Days Ago

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Healthcare - Risk Adjustment Outpatient Coder-Doc Specialist
  • Global IT Resources
  • Corvallis, OR FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Develops, implements, and maintains auditing practices related to medical record coding and documentation to enhance risk adjustment outcomes for Medicare members. Ensures member m...
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Autism specialist
  • Centria Healthcare
  • Albany, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. As a Behavior Technician, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with au...
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Registered Nurse / Home Healthcare
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Salem, OR FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs a home health nurse (RN HH), you will deliver healthcare in patients' residences, helping them maintain their independence. You will provide one-on-one care for patients in their hom...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse / Home Healthcare
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Lincoln, OR FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs a registered nurse (RN), you will provide care for patients dealing with illness or injury. Depending on your role, you'll work at a hospital, outpatient center, private practice, ho...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Healthcare Recruiter
  • Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
  • Salem, OR FULL_TIME
  • Healthcare Recruiter - 7043 US:OR:Salem | Human Resources | Full Time Posted yesterday Description Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus (Remote) Department: SH Talent Acquisition Position Type: F...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Customer Service Representative | OR | McMinnville | 21 Oct 2021
  • CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • Customer Service Representative **Customer Service Representative - J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center** **JOB SUMMAR...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative | OR | McMinnville | 31 Oct 2021
  • CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • Customer Service Representative **Customer Service Representative - J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center** **JOB SUMMAR...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative | OR | McMinnville | 17 Nov 2021
  • CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • Customer Service Representative **Customer Service Representative - J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center** **JOB SUMMAR...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative | OR | McMinnville | 02 Aug 2021
  • CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • Customer Service Representative **Customer Service Representative - J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center** **JOB SUMMAR...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative | OR | McMinnville | 25 Nov 2021
  • CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • Customer Service Representative **Customer Service Representative - J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center** **JOB SUMMAR...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Associate (Work From Home)>
  • Fanatics
  • Salem, OR
  • [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $25 per hour / EST hours - As a Customer Support Associate you'll...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Associate (Work From Home)>
  • Fanatics
  • Woodburn, OR
  • [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $25 per hour / EST hours - As a Customer Support Associate you'll...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mobile Associate - Retail Sales
  • Metropcs
  • Salem, OR
  • **Retail** **Mobile Associate Retail Sales** At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, vet...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...
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