Collection Specialist

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

Responsible for timely and accurate billing, monitoring and collections of Medicaid, Managed Medicaid payers, and private insurance payers. Must possess critical thinking skills and understanding of Medicaid Eligibility requirements and third party payer payment methods to prepare contractual adjustments correctly based on payer contracts or government regulations. Responsible to submit electronic and paper claims to Medicaid, Managed Medicaid payers, and private insurance payers, follow-up on submitted claims in accordance with payer and facility policies, research rejections and denials, document account activity, post adjustments and demonstrate proficiency with billing system to ensure all functionality is utilize for the utmost efficient processing of claims.

Responsible to report billing and collection trends, problems and issues that result in delayed claim processing. Responsible to maintain current on all private and government payer billing regulations and policy.

• Performs follow up with Medicaid insurance companies on unpaid insurance accounts identified through aging reports.
• Identifies trends, and carrier issues relating to billing and reimbursements. Reports findings to Team Lead and/or Manager.
• Processes appeals online or via paper submission.
• Works independently.
• Processes billing calls and questions from patients and third party carriers.

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include:
Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of two years of related experience in a business, medical or technical environment.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center preferred.
• Experience in medical/dental collections preferred.
• Previous experience in a medical office setting and/or experience with an Electronic Medical Record a plus.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more