Collector - Patient Accounting

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay's oldest hospital, the second oldest in San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, Paradise Health & Senior Center, a modern cardiac catheterization lab, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services.

We also offer behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Learn more at

• The Collector is responsible for follow-up on insurance balances or self-pay accounts to ensure timely payment from insurance companies or uninsured patients, or conversion to another financial payer.
• Communicates clearly and efficiently by phone and in person with clients and staff.
• Maintains productivity standards and generates reports as required.
• Obtains updated demographic and information needed to comply with insurance billing requirements.
• Forwards updated information to responsible staff members for computer changes.
• Operates computer to input follow-up notes and retrieve collection and patient information.
• Writes effective appeals to insurance companies.

• Education, Experience, Training
• Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet required timelines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer service experience required
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00 to $22.56, with the exact starting compensation determined at hire based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Full Time

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