Insurance Collector-Per Diem- ValleyCare Health Systems

JOB SUMMARY Responsible to ValleyCare Health System for supporting the corporate mission, vision and values. Responsible to Financial Services for collections of third-party accounts. Responsible to the customer for courteous, accurate, timely service. RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAJOR DUTIES Performs all third-party collections due to the facility for performed services. Prioritizes all assigned workloads to maximize reimbursement. Completes management of third-party denials for services to minimize future denials. Communicates with other departments (specifically but not limited to Medical Records, Utilization Management and Patient Access). Manages third-party credit balance and overpayment file. Must have flexible personal schedule- Ability to report to work on short notice . Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school graduate or GED with related experience or training in business, office or secretarial skills preferred. Requires up to 2-4 year's experience on this or related jobs in a hospital or healthcare facility preferred. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION None required for this position. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Ability to correctly spell, file, and type 35 words per minute. LANGUAGE AND MATH SKILLS Ability to read and follow simple verbal or written instructions, and write legibly. Ability to perform basic math (add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10's and 100's) using units of measure for weight, volume and distance. COMPUTER OPERATIONS Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, basic spreadsheets and work with graphics.