What Is a Medical Collector and How to Become One
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What Is a Medical Collector?
A medical collector is responsible for handling health care-related debt. Your duties are to collect information related to a patient’s overdue insurance or medical bill and then work with the patient in determining a repayment plan. You may work for a health care provider or for a collection agency that handles medical debt collection. Qualifications for the job include a high school diploma, strong accounting and math skills, ability to perform account research, and experience with negotiating repayment. Some postsecondary coursework in insurance, business, and finance may improve your career opportunities.
How to Become a Medical Collector
The qualifications that you need to become a medical collector include communication skills and at least a high school diploma. A medical collector deals with medical debts, so you need an understanding of healthcare billing. You also need negotiation skills in this career because you often have to set up payment plans and alternative payment options for those in debt. Employers often prefer job applicants who have previous experience in collections or insurance or medical billing. Though a degree is usually not a requirement, companies typically prefer applicants who have taken some college courses in insurance, healthcare billing, or business administration.
