(Archived) Billing and Collections Specialist

Overview

Alpine Health

Alpine Health is an affiliate of Sycamore Springs located in Lafayette, IN. Alpine Health provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment for people in our region, offering seamless access to multi-disciplinary providers. Our integrated psychiatric healthcare team consists of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and nurse practitioners, who are dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for patients and their families.

The Billing and Collection Specialist plays an essential role in helping fulfill our mission of “Changing People’s Lives®”. Outpatient team members directly affect the care and treatment our patients receive in the outpatient setting. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®?

• This position ensures financial procedures are completed for patients.
• May interview incoming patients to retrieve all pertinent financial and personal information.
• Verifies insurance information with the third party payer to obtain an accurate benefit quote.
• Responsible for providing financial posting services which may include entering receivables and payables, printing and balancing data entered into the system, preforming basic computer system maintenance, preparing contracts, updating logs, and contacting vendors and payers.
• Ensures the collection of payments due from insurance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Makes contact with insurance companies via oral and written communication in an effort to collect funds.
• May advocate on behalf of the patient and facility for payment.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Previous experience working with insurance companies preferred. Prior experience with accounts receivable in a healthcare setting a plus.
• License: Valid driver's license preferred