Hospital Collections Specialist

Hospital Collections Specialist Job ID:

25528 Tampa, Florida Remote Contract To Hire Accounting $25 - $28

Job Details Job ID:

 25528

Pay Rate:

 $25 - $28

Per HR Location:

Remote, Must have own equipment

Employment Type:

 Contract-to-Hire Our client is a dedicated healthcareanizationmitted to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency. Their team specializes in navigating theplex world of revenue cycle management to ensure accurate and timely reimbursements. Valuing skilled professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and who our passion for improving healthcare operations. As the Hospital Collections Specialist, you will manage healthcare accounts receivable activities with a focus on resolvingplex institutional claims, payer denials, and outstanding insurance balances. You will work closely withmercial and government payers to pursue reimbursements, submit reconsiderations and appeals, review EOBs, and resolve payment discrepancies while ensuring accurate documentation within EMR systems. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and self-sufficient A/R professional who thrives in a high-volume remote environment, demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, and is interested in long-term growth within a collaborative healthcare revenue cycle team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage assigned accounts receivable (A/R) portfolios and perform follow-up activities to resolve outstanding healthcare claims and balances. Contactmercial and government insurance payers to verify claim status, request payment updates, and resolve reimbursement issues. Submit claims for reconsideration, corrected claims, and appeals in accordance with payer guidelines and deadlines. Review and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and remittance advice to identify denials, underpayments, and payment discrepancies. Research and resolve debit and credit balances following insurance payments to ensure account accuracy. Identify root causes of unpaid or delayed claims and take appropriate corrective action to prevent recurring issues. Handle coordination of benefits (COB) processes, including verification of primary and secondary insurance coverage. Escalateplex or unresolved accounts to leadership, payer representatives, or appropriate internal departments as needed. Document account activity, claim updates, and collection efforts accurately within EMR and billing systems. Prepare and submit detailed appeals related to medical necessity, authorization denials, timely filing issues, and other payer disputes. Maintainpliance with HIPAA regulations, payer requirements, andanizational billing policies. Collaborate with billing, coding, and clinical teams to support timely claim resolution and maximize reimbursement oues. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of healthcare A/R collections experience required, including hospital/institutional claims. Must have a reliable remote work setup, including high-speed inte, personal equipment, and a monitor; inte speed test required. Experience managingplexmercial and government payer accounts, denials, reconsiderations, and appeals. Strong understanding of EOBs, insurance balance resolution, and coordination of benefits (COB). Ability to write effective appeals related to medical necessity, authorization, and timely filing denials. Experience working in EMR systems required; Epic preferred. Additional experience with Meditech, Paragon, eCW, or Cerner accepted. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and escalation skills with the ability to work independently in a high-volume environment. Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and interested in long-term growth within a healthcare A/R team. Comfortable working within a virtual desktop environment with screen-sharing and productivity monitoring software in use. Benefits offered by Parker Staffing to

Contract-to-Hire Employees:

Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on w allowable by law) Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access 401K with matching contributions Holiday pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at .parkerstaffing to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings! Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.