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.