Patient Accounts Receivable Specialist

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: 

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results…

As the Patient Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will work with patients to resolve balances or determine appropriate alternate resolutions (self-pay, financial assistance, device return, etc.) and manage the selected process through to completion within our Respiratory Health Division.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform collections and research activities on patient account receivables by working with patient/families to determine appropriate resolution

• Generate option letters on accounts following insurance denial or notification of balance and follow through to resolution

• Generate financial assistance applications, manage the review process, track results and follow-up with patients

• Provide timely and professional communication with patients, families, co-workers, etc.

• Process PFA documents, bankruptcy notifications and return mail

• Create adjustments on assigned balances following the established policies and procedures

• Arrange for device shipment or pick-up with Customer Service

• Work accounts flagged for Collection Agency to provide necessary documentation as requested

• Arrange for Self-Pay of device, supply and accessory purchases

• Generate manual invoices/quotes and work accounts classified as specialized billing (Embassy, CHOP, Mexico, Canada, Trust Fund, etc.)

• Other duties and projects assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years of experience in customer service, billing, collections, insurance within medical/healthcare environment preferred but not required.

• Experience working with high-dollar DME preferred

• Experience with medical benefits and explanations of benefits (EOBs) preferred

• Excellent customer service and communications skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to function in an independent work environment and organize/prioritize workload

• Innovative thinking/problems solving skills

• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required

• Billing database software experience preferred

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $41,600 to $57,200 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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

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