Spec I, Acct Receivable

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter: 

Perform collections activities on outstanding accounts receivable for assigned Medicare Advantage Plan third party payers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform collections activities on all outstanding claims for assigned payers
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of compliance policies for Baxter, including commercial and government payers
• Understand and consistently contribute to team goals, as well as how they support greater organizational goals
• Enter and work all denials received from assigned payers within specified timeframe
• Create, submit, and follow through on appeals for assigned payers
• Research and reconcile credit balances on accounts
• Process corrected claims and/or rebills to assigned payers as needed
• Process adjustments following the established policy and procedures
• Document and follow up on explanations of benefits (EOBs)
• Identify and articulate trending payer issues and notify appropriate leaders in a timely manner
• Provide quality customer service, with the ability to speak knowledgably to payers, patients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to verify benefits and understand coverage criteria
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the business model
• Understand and follow department policies, procedures, work instructions, job aids, and standard work requirements
• Maintain regular, positive communication with colleagues, business partners, and stakeholders
• Provide workload coverage, if needed
• Support team decisions
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• AA or BA/BS degree preferred
• 1+ years of medical collections and/or billing

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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