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Patient Account Specialist Senior - Medical Collections

Onsite · Houston, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own medical collection for TLRA's bad debt units, resolving accounts under state and federal guidelines. Work onsite in Houston with a team of collection specialists, coordinating with patients, clients, and reimbursement vendors. You will leverage 3-5 years of healthcare billing experience and tools like Meditech and CollectLogix to drive recovery outcomes. This role demands customer service excellence and ethical collection practices.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Resolve TLRA collection accounts by performing follow-up and account resolution activities within 90 days.
  • 2Document patient account information in TLRA's collection software with accurate statuses and timestamps.
  • 3Handle inbound patient and carrier calls, resolving inquiries and requests with professionalism.
  • 4Use collection tools to meet or exceed established goals and productivity standards.
  • 5Research and analyze account issues, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
  • 6Maintain active knowledge of payor collection requirements and state and federal laws.
  • 7Collect balances from third-party payers, ensuring ethical recovery and quality documentation.
  • 8Assist self-pay patients in identifying financial assistance or setting up payment arrangements.
  • 9Review accounts for Meditech and CollectLogix to identify under and overpayments.
  • 10Monitor and communicate errors generated by other groups, evaluating trends for process improvement.

Requirements7

  • 13-5 years in healthcare billing or collections, with call center and collection agency experience preferred.
  • 2High school diploma or equivalent required; college or healthcare billing trade school may substitute.
  • 3Direct knowledge and use of Meditech and CollectLogix software.
  • 4Solid knowledge of Word and Excel applications.
  • 5Knowledge of general hospital A/R accounts.
  • 6Effective team member with strong communication skills.
  • 7Ability to work onsite 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationHouston, Texas

Required Skills

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMeditechCollectLogixSix SigmaCustomer ServiceCall Center OperationsHealthcare Billing
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