Insurance and Patient Collections Specialist

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Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you'll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that's changing lives for the better.

Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients' healing journeys.

If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

The Collections Specialist is responsible for administrative tasks, the collection of outstanding account receivables, all aspects of collection, analysis, and resolution of billing problems, and reducing accounts receivable delinquency.

Essential Duties:

• Provide customer service regarding collection issues.
• Resolve insurance discrepancies and short payments.
• Utilize knowledge of payor portals, automated clearing houses, explanation of benefits (EOB's), and other tools to successfully complete Accounts Receivable tasks.
• Document in detail problem/action/and follow up with insurance companies until claims are fully adjudicated.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts.
• Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts.
• Initiate and resolve Appeals for many different insurance payers as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required, college degree is preferred.
• Three (3) - five (5) years' high volume collections experience.
• Accounts Receivable knowledge/experience preferred.

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Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.