Collections Specialist I
Guardian Pharmacy
Summary
Assists in the billing, claims, collections, and accounts payable processes as assigned.
Job description
Schedule
Open availability required between hours of Monday - Friday 8am-6pm. Rotating weekend schedule.
Attributes Required
- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
- Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Essential Job Functions
- Make collection calls for outstanding invoices
- Assist in the production of the collection letters for review by Business Manager
- Communicate and establish good relationships with facilities to obtain information as needed to assist with billing, patient set-up, and collections
- Make outgoing calls to insurers, responsible parties and others to follow up on rejected claims and to garner accurate insurance information
- Assist Business Manager with credit card payments, statement inquiries, audits, and collections
- Work collaboratively with co-workers to ensure all deadlines for department are met in an efficient manner
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
- Ability to work flexible hours
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accident & Critical Illness
- Dependent Care FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Days
- Generous Vacation Benefits
Company overview
Guardian Pharmacy is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of pharmaceutical products. As a pharmaceutical manufacturer, Guardian Pharmacy focuses on developing, producing, and supplying medications to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and patients. The company operates within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, which involves the production of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and potentially specialized pharmaceutical formulations. Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies like Guardian Pharmacy play a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem by ensuring the availability of essential medications, maintaining quality control standards, and adhering to regulatory requirements set by health authorities. These companies typically engage in various aspects of the pharmaceutical value chain, including research and development, formulation development, manufacturing processes, quality assurance, packaging, and distribution. Guardian Pharmacy's operations likely involve producing both generic and branded pharmaceutical products, serving healthcare markets with essential medicines that address various medical conditions and therapeutic needs.