Collections Representative Clerk (FT) - South County Surgical Center

Company: Surgery Care Affiliates
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCAs 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits Positive work culture Career growth opportunities Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance eligible on Day 1 of employment Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance Excellent 401(k) Plan Accountabilities / Responsibilities The Collections Representative will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting, and to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate. The Collections Representative will be responsible for daily generation of patient statements. The Collections Representative will be responsible for answering patient calls and correspondence while providing timely, accurate, professional responses and resolution. The Collections Representative will function within the Centers policies and procedures, support SCA Values, SCA Vision and SCA Mission. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required (5) years experience with Medical collections preferred Medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT knowledge required Individual must have strong computer and data entry skills and a strong in depth contract comprehension Must be able to work within the team & independently, handle multiple tasks efficiently and maintain confidentiality Must be a teamplayer, communicate well and interact in a positive manner with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor and other facility teammates to ensure the overall success of our center myscabenefits.com SCA requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status. SCA will also adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as related company policy. When required, SCA will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the Facilitys success. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with SCA Core Values. EEO Statement We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Job Locations US-MO-St. Louis of Openings 1 Category Other System ID 13620 Telecommute No Employee Type Regular Employee Status Full-time Group Name Pioneer

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