Remote Medical Collections Specialist - Medicare

Fort Smith

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Finance and Accounting
BUSINESS OFFICE
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Job Overview

As a Remote Medical Collections Specialist at Community Health Systems (CHS) - Shared Services Center, you’ll play a vital role in quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve.

Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement


The Remote Collections Specialist is responsible for processing, reviewing, and verifying reimbursement claims to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution. This role involves analyzing account balances, identifying discrepancies, and applying appropriate transaction codes to facilitate accurate claims processing. The Reimbursement Specialist I collaborates with internal teams to support workflow efficiency, revenue integrity, and compliance with payer guidelines while maintaining productivity and accuracy standards.

  • Processes and verifies reimbursement claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payer guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviews and resolves claim discrepancies, identifying incorrect payments, denials, or underpayments and taking appropriate action.
  • Applies correct transaction codes to accounts, ensuring proper claim adjudication and reimbursement flow.
  • Monitors and follows up on outstanding claims, ensuring timely resolution and payment collection.
  • Collaborates with revenue cycle teams and payers to investigate claim denials and appeal decisions when necessary.
  • Researches and interprets payer policies, ensuring adherence to reimbursement requirements and claim submission rules.
  • Documents account actions accurately and thoroughly in the appropriate systems, maintaining compliance with department protocols.
  • Identifies process improvement opportunities, contributing to increased efficiency and streamlined reimbursement workflows.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and financial information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and corporate policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • This is a fully remote opportunity.

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or GED required
  • Associate Degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
  • 0-1 years of experience in medical billing, reimbursement, claims processing, or accounts receivable required
  • Experience with payer reimbursement policies, claim adjudication, and healthcare revenue cycle operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of medical billing, reimbursement procedures, and payer guidelines.
  • Familiarity with claim submission, denial management, and appeals processes.
  • Ability to analyze account balances, identify discrepancies, and apply appropriate adjustments.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), billing software, and reimbursement systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, ensuring accurate claims resolution.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with payers, revenue cycle teams, and internal departments.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, compliance regulations, and healthcare reimbursement standards.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS operates 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and approximately 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

The Hiring Process

Ready to Join Us?

We've made our hiring journey as straightforward as possible.

1. Apply

Explore our open roles across our 59 hospitals and 800+ sites of care to find the perfect match for your skills, experience, and career goals.

2. Submit

Complete our straightforward online application by submitting your resume, contact information, and any required certifications or licensure details.

3. Review

Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application and qualifications to ensure a strong fit with both the role and our core values.

4. Interview

If your profile is a match, we will invite you to connect with our recruiters or hiring managers. This is a chance for us to learn more about your experience and for you to learn more about our team culture.

5. Offer

Successful candidates will be extended a formal employment offer detailing your competitive compensation and comprehensive Total Rewards package.

6. Onboarding

Once you’ve accepted the offer letter and passed time-sensitive pre-employment screenings and verifications—including drug and background checks—your start date will be confirmed and you’ll be part of our CHS family!

Join Our Talent Community

Bring your purpose and build your career with a team that puts patients first.

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