Collections Specialist
At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support. Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.
As a Collections Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring the receivables on patient accounts in a long-term care setting. This role is essential to ensuring patient financial services are handled properly. This position is responsible for helping patients understand their pharmaceutical charges and assist in resolving any resident questions or concerns. In addition, the Collections Specialist will :
- Collect information and verify account-specific billing, insurance, and coding.
- Update and document customer accounts designated in the work campaign.
- Verify the accuracy of existing account standing and progress accounts accordingly.
- Conduct outbound calls to reconcile account issues and outstanding account balances.
- Ensure compliance through strict adherence to federal and state laws, as well as company policy.
- Payment processing and post follow-up.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Must have long-term care experienceKnowledge of Medicare / MedicaidExperience using Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and ExcelPossess technical proficiency by simultaneously working in multiple systems and softwareExperience in customer service and a high-volume environmentExperience in negotiating payment arrangementsStrong written, and verbal communicationEducation
Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (Required)Physical Demands
May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per dayThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittentlyMay be necessary to work extended hours as neededMay lift and / or move up to 50 poundsHoliday & PTO Policy
Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.Benefits Full-Time Employees
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)Short-term and Long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementPersonal Time Off (PTO)Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raisesCareer growth potentialAnnual on-site voluntary Flu VaccinesEmployee referral bonus program