Collections Representative - Bi-lingual Spanish Speaking - Remote

Job Purpose The Collections Representative supports our Collections department in its debt recovery process by contacting debtors to make payment arrangements or determine settlements on behalf of our clients. Must be assertive in pursuing payments in a professional manner and in accordance with FDCPA guidelines.   Duties and Responsibilities Initiate collection calls daily Arrange payments of outstanding balances Set up payment plans for parties unable to repay their debt in full Send correspondence regarding delinquent accounts Provide daily/weekly updates to management Contact health insurance carriers Manage a large volume of patient accounts per week Coordinate with the legal department on skip tracing, asset location, and garnishments Other duties as assigned  Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times  Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties  Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s Degree preferred Motivated by weekly goals and monthly quotas Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization  Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses  High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented   Excellent written and verbal communication skills required  Conversant in Spanish and English Working Conditions Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes.  Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.   Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.