Remote Patient Accounts Representative Collections

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Patient Account Representative - Collections provides administrative support to the collections operations within the assigned function(s). Through ongoing database maintenance, the Patient Account Representative - Collections ensures the timely receipt of claim payments and minimizes bad debt accrual. In this capacity, the Patient Account Representative - Collections provides outstanding customer service to customers and vendors through effective and timely communication. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, identify and resolve routine outstanding claims. Generate and analyze diverse reports and work lists in the identification and resolution of general patient account issues. Assist in the resolution of outstanding payments from past due accounts. Ensure timely receipt of claim payments; processing payments accordingly and reconciling all necessary data. Perform all responsibilities in compliance with company policies and procedures; ensuring timely and complete documentation of activities performed. May serve as a point of contact for customers and/or external vendors in response to inquiries and unresolved issues. May mentor other staff as applicable. Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.  Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. EDUCATION: High School Diploma required  EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 1 - 2 years' related experience. General computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications. Detail oriented with good analytical and organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively within a team environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and all levels of management. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity &nbsp Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Bilingual - Spanish / English Must have Healthcare Revenue Cycle Experience Career with a purposeWe offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better. We’ll support your ongoing development. And you’ll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day. Inclusion and diversityJoining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued. StabilityDeveloping innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth . This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients. Learning and developmentWe offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24/7. Local benefitsOur employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere. Work-life balanceWe want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.