Patient Accounting Follow UP Specialist

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Patient Accounting Follow Up Specialist on our Patient Financial Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center- Catskills

Responsible for managing outstanding accounts receivable and ensuring timely payment for healthcare services. Focuses exclusively on follow-up activities, including contacting payers, resolving payment delays, and recommending actions for delinquent accounts

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

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The compensation range for the role is $25.18- $25.93 hourly

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)

Minimum Education: 

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree related to the medical field or business preferred.
• Must be computer software and hardware literate.                    

Minimum Experience:

• Three (3) years appropriate work experience with a high level of communication skills and organizational ability required, preferably within the medical field.
• Familiarity with statues and regulations that impact collection of patient’s accounts required. 
• Frequent contact with insurance companies, medical staff offices, ancillary department heads, patient registration, credit and collections department and attorney’s offices.
• Required Certification/Registration: n/a                                                                                           
• Working Conditions:
• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.  No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Requirements:  Ability to perform full range of motion to accomplish tasks. Visual and aural acuity and finger/hand dexterity to operate office equipment. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work collaboratively, handle pressure, organize and synthesize information, and prioritize tasks. Critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility required. Must be able to multi-task and pay close attention to detail