Medicare Collections Representative

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

The collections representative follows-up with insurance companies to resolve unpaid claims.

Shift: M-F 6:30am-8:30am Start time – 8 hr. shift

Pay rate: $15.00

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches any overdue account balance that is fully or partially unpaid and follows up by mail and/or phone to insurance carriers or customers on delinquent payments. 
• Reviews unpaid and underpaid claims. Resubmits or appeals as necessary. 
• Verifies payment information adjustments to supervisor. 
• Coordinates collection activities for delinquent accounts by preparing information for external collection agencies or attorneys. 
• Complies with the Fair Debt Collector Practices Act (FDCPA).
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding account status. 
• Researches customer’s accounts thoroughly and documents appropriately. 
• Resolves discrepancies and prepares adjustments and refunds as necessary. 
• Ensures that all information regarding collection activity of account is entered accurately into the billing system. 
• Brings recurring issues to the attention of the department supervisor.

• Initiates payments and resubmits bills as necessary.
• Pursues patient for payment obligations when insurance defaults as permitted by law or contractual relationships.
• Report to work punctually at assigned starting time, and have reliable, consistent attendance

• Performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Must be in EST or CST time zones

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma is required.  
• One year of related experience is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

• N/A

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in Word and Excel

Language Skills

• English (reading, writing, verbal).

Mathematical Skills

• Basic level mathematical proficiency, with a strong ability to understand, interpret and develop spreadsheet data.

Other Skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional …