Collections Representative
Coram, an Apria Healthcare Company, is a leading provider of specialty infusion and pharmacy distribution services with more than 80 branch locations and over 50 infusion suites throughout the country. Our more than 2,000 employees, including nearly 1,000 infusion nurses and pharmacists, are known in the industry for providing a high level of personalized care to thousands of home and infusion suite IV patients every day. Please visit our website at www.coramhc.com.
- 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 claims denied for payment and underpaid claims. 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.
- Coordinates collection agency communication.
- 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.
- Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications: - Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required.
- At least one year related experience is required.
Apria Healthcare (or Coram Healthcare ) is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/V
