[Hiring] Medical Collector @University of Miami

Role Description

The University of Miami/UHealth Central Business Office has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Collector to work in Miami, FL. The Medical Collector ensures that patient accounts are efficiently collected upon in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Further, the Medical Collector is in charge of all duties related to the billing and collection activities of accounts receivable.

• Coordinates the resolution of patient accounts and verifies patient’s demographic and insurance information.
• Reviews and monitors reimbursements due, and determines appropriate collection methods and account follow-up procedure.
• Pursues insurance carriers by placing phone calls, documenting work performed, and setting safeguards to ensure that payments are received.
• Prepares monthly report for account receivables and other items assigned.
• Reviews benefit explanations from insurance companies and takes proper actions to request adjustments or refunds when applicable.
• Identifies trends and any problems with particular payors and reports findings to supervising staff.
• Responds to over-the-phone and in-person inquiries from patients and insurance carriers.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental.
• Tuition remission and more.

Company Description

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.