Collection Specialist

Collection Specialist Hendricks Behavioral Hospital - Plainfield, IN 46168Overview Salary Range $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category AccountingDescription JOIN OUR TEAM AS A COLLECTION SPECIALIST!MONTHLY OPPORTUNITY TO BONUS!Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?We are excited to announce an opening for the Collection Specialist at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). This role is pivotal in our mission to provide exceptional psychiatric care. As the Collection Specialist is responsible for the timely follow-up and collection of payment including but not limited to third party payer receivables. This position is the main point of contact between the facility and third party payers to ensure maximum reimbursement is achieved and aging of receivables is minimized.Provide timely follow-up and accurate collection of third party payer receivables.Review, investigate, and troubleshoot open accounts in order to maximize reimbursement per department protocol.Complete documentation of all collection activities in accounting system per departmental protocol.Recommend accounts for contractual, administrative, and charity write-offs to Business Office Manager in a timely manner.Identify and escalate issues to Business Office Manager in a timely manner.Complete a variety of clerical projects as assigned.Adhere to facility, department, corporate and standard policies and procedures.Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.Your Experience Matters Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of collection experience in a healthcare setting is required or any combination of education, training, or experience in a business office environment. Hospital experience highly preferred. Working knowledge and understanding of insurance rules and regulations is needed. Basic familiarity with MS Excel.Additional Skill Requirements: Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor is needed. Detail oriented and possessing strong time management skills is necessary in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.Your Care Matters 401(k) + matchingHealth insurance100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salaryVision insuranceDental insurance100% company-paid long-term disability insurancePaid time offPaid HolidaysCafeteria on siteEmployee engagement eventsEmployee assistance programEmployee recognition programFree parkingWhat Sets Us Apart Career & training development opportunitiesDynamic and inclusive work environmentEngaged management team dedicated to your successA guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirationsDisclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH).Compensation:This is a full-time role. The salary scale for this position is $23.00 to $26.00 per hour We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Collection Specialist!Qualifications Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled ServiceWelcome to Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH), a premier healthcare provider in Plainfield, IN setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support. Located Plainfield, IN, HBH offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.At HBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience Hendricks Behavioral Hospital.