[Hiring] Patient Accounting Follow Up Specialist @Garnet Health

Role Description

Responsible for managing outstanding accounts receivable and ensuring timely payment for healthcare services. Focuses exclusively on follow-up activities, including:

• Contacting payers
• Resolving payment delays
• Recommending actions for delinquent accounts

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive, and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills, and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities, and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

The compensation range for the role is $25.18 - $25.93 hourly. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

Qualifications

• Minimum Education:
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree related to the medical field or business preferred.
• Must be computer software and hardware literate.
• Minimum Experience:
• Three (3) years appropriate work experience with a high level of communication skills and organizational ability required, preferably within the medical field.
• Familiarity with statutes and regulations that impact collection of patient accounts required.
• Frequent contact with insurance companies, medical staff offices, ancillary department heads, patient registration, credit and collections department, and attorney’s offices.
• Required Certification/Registration:
• n/a

Requirements

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards:
• Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to perform full range of motion to accomplish tasks.
• Visual and aural acuity and finger/hand dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands:
• Ability to work collaboratively, handle pressure, organize and synthesize information, and prioritize tasks.
• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility required.
• Must be able to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs for continued education.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits designed to fit individual and family needs.

Normal Working Schedule

• Days, (7a-3p; 8a-4p, etc.)

Physical Location

• PAVILION

FTE

• 1

Type of Position

• Regular Full-Time