Collections Specialist

Position Summary

This position collects payments for an assigned segment of the Accounts Receivable and performs collection duties in accordance with established federal and state regulations.

Position Duties

• Bills both electronically and manually, as needed, and uses all technology available to produce clean claims.
• Interprets claims processing reports and applies information to produce clean claims.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory billing requirements.
• Makes changes to demographic information as necessary in order to produce a clean claim.
• Mets or exceeds productivity standards in the completion of daily assignments and accurate production.
• Analyzes coding to assure proper billing of claim.
• Participates in a variety of hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels.
• Requests and attaches required clinical documentation in accordance with third party requirements.
• Services accounts in priority of importance, independently billing accounts with understanding of all applicable insurance and CMS regulations.
• Prioritizes work to maximize turnaround time.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

• Mission: To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.
• Vision: Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.
• We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties; Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies; Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders; Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families.
• Values: We place children and families at the center of all we do; We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way; We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact; We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future; We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.