Self Pay Collector

 

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.  If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

 

 JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Self-Pay Collector is responsible for managing patient payment plans, collecting outstanding balances, and assisting patients with payment-related inquiries. This role provides exceptional customer service, supports account resolution efforts, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure accurate account management and timely payment collection.

• Maintain payment plans, to include revising plans after insurance payments, following up with patients with declined payments, setting up new payment plans, auditing plans timely to keep them up to date
• Assist in monthly contacting of patients with accounts that are not on payment plans to collect payment
• Answer incoming calls to assist patients with payments, with the setting up of a payment plan, or other inquiries and forwarding information to gain resolution
• Maintain professional decorum in communication with patients and colleagues

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS: Colleagues working remotely are expected to:

• Maintain a dedicated, quiet, and professional workspace
• Have reliable internet, equipment, and technology to perform all job duties
• Safeguard confidential information and follow security protocol

WORKDAY EXPECTATIONS: Remote work is considered a standard workday. Colleagues must:

• Remain fully available, responsive, and focused during scheduled work hours
• Not perform household duties (e.g. cleaning, errands, home maintenance)
• Remain available and focused on assigned work duties during scheduled work hours and refrain from providing care for children or other dependents while working.
• Devote scheduled work hours to the performance of job-related responsibilities and refrain from engaging in personal business activities.
• If time away from work is needed for childcare, personal responsibilities, illness, or other non-work reasons, colleagues must plan accordingly, using available time off or approved leave as needed or defined by policy.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• High school diploma required
• Two years of verifiable medical collections experience is preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare billing, collections, and patient financial responsibility.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and applicable collection regulations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve account balances.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and empathy when discussing financial obligations with patients.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and accurately document a high volume of accounts

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires sitting and standing associated with normal office environment

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!  

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.