Commercial Collector I

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS   

• High School Diploma with some additional education (i.e. computer training, communication classes, etc.), college degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS   

• 2  years experience in commercial insurance follow-up.     

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED   

1. Understands payor environment, such as managed care, IPAs, TPAs.
2. Exercises good judgment in handling of accounts and demonstrates a professional approach in dealing with patients and insurance companies.     
3. Understanding of insurance contractual agreements and appeals process.
4. Sharp analytical abilities are required in order to resolve the hospital`s patient accounts in a timely and correct manner.
5. Good verbal and written communication skills in the English language.      
6. Knowledge of billing and government programs preferred.
7. Basic typing, PC and word processing skills required. 
8. Ability to follow-through and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
9. Ability to work independently.
10. Bilingual a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.