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Patient Account Collections Specialist

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Robert Half

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United States , Clinton

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Job Description:

This role plays a key part in patient-focused collections, helping ensure timely and accurate receipt of funds while maintaining a positive patient experience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contact patients to discuss outstanding balances and copay expectations
  • Collect payments and establish appropriate payment plans
  • Follow up on past-due accounts and accurately document all collection activity
  • Research and locate patients with returned mail by verifying addresses, phone numbers, and account status
  • Generate, review, and work aging reports to prioritize collection efforts

Requirements:

  • Experience working with patient accounts, billing, or customer service in a financial or healthcare setting
  • Comfortable having payment-related conversations and collecting outstanding balances
  • Medical billing, claims, or healthcare experience strongly preferred
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent change
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

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