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Patient Account Collection Specialist

Cochlear Americas

Olympia, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable Processing, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Credit and Collections, Healthcare, Implants, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Maintain Compliance, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Reimbursement, Revenue Management, Team Player, Time Management
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
see description
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
---Job Description----
Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Recipient Account Collections Specialist

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world! If you have a background in patient collections, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Reimbursement & Insurance Services team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices!

Please note: This role offers a hybrid or remote work environment dependent on place of residence. The position follows a hybrid work model for Colorado-based employees (in-office three days per week in Lone Tree, CO). Candidates residing outside of Colorado may work fully remotely.

Why You'll Love This Role

* Mission-driven work: Help patients resolve accounts so they can focus on what matters-hearing.

* Flexibility: Hybrid schedule for Colorado-based employees (3 days in Lone Tree office) or fully remote for candidates outside Colorado.

* Daytime schedule: hiring for the shift of 8:30am - 5:30pm Mountain Time.

* Competitive rewards: Strong pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

What You'll Do

* Partner with patients to resolve outstanding balances and explain account activity.

* Offer payment options, process payments, and manage payment plans.

* Review accounts for reimbursement or self-pay responsibility.

* Ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines and Cochlear policies.

* Handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.

* Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We're Looking For

* 5+ years in patient medical billing/collections.

* Strong knowledge of:

* Medical collections process & A/R principles.

* Revenue Cycle Management, claims processing, and insurance regulations.

* Commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and EOBs.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word).

* Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and thrive under changing priorities.

* Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Total Rewards

* Pay Range in the United States: $26.00 - $27.50 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 5% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

* Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

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Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
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