We are in search of a Medical Collections Specialist to join our team in the healthcare, hospitals, and social assistance industry, based in BWI area of Maryland. As a Medical Collections Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for managing medical insurance collections, communicating effectively with insurance companies and patients. This role provides a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Handle medical insurance collections with diligence and precision.

• Regularly liaise with insurance companies for efficient collection practices.

• Maintain constant communication with patients to gather necessary information.

• Utilize the Advanced MD accounting system to keep track of collections.

• Ensure to bridge the gap caused by being short staffed, by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.

• Actively participate in efforts to maximize revenue collection.

• Apply skills such as Accounts Receivable (AR), Appeals, Authorizations, and Billing Functions to manage the healthcare revenue cycle.

• Use knowledge of healthcare insurance and reimbursement processes to enhance collection processes.

• Employ your experience with accounting software systems, Allscripts, Cerner Technologies, and Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to streamline operations.

• Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by undertaking additional tasks as required.