Collections Specialist Position Available In Broward, Florida

Collections Specialist Polaris Pharmacy Services – 2.4 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Medicare Patient monitoring Customer service Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Communication skills Negotiation Entry level Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies across the country. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

OVERVIEW

As a Collections Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring the receivables on patient accounts in a long-term care setting. This role is essential to ensuring patient financial services are handled properly. This position is responsible for helping patients understand their pharmaceutical charges and assist in resolving any resident questions or concerns. In addition, the Collections Specialist will: Collect information and verify account-specific billing, insurance, and coding. Update and document customer accounts designated in the work campaign. Verify the accuracy of existing account standing and progress accounts accordingly. Conduct outbound calls to reconcile account issues and outstanding account balances. Ensure compliance through strict adherence to federal and state laws, as well as company policy. Payment processing and post follow-up. Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must have long-term care experience Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid. Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel. Possess technical proficiency by simultaneously working in multiple systems and software. Experience in customer service and a high-volume environment. Experience in negotiating payment arrangements. Strong written, and verbal communication.

EDUCATION

Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently May be necessary to work extended hours as needed May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days. Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses. Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility. Please note, because we are a pharmacy, most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and therefore, schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS

– full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs) Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement Personal Time Off (PTO) Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises Career growth potential Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines Employee referral bonus program