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Healthcare Collector

1-2 years
$16.00 – $19.00 per hour
10 June 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title

Healthcare Collector – Self-Pay (Remote) | Cognizant


Job Summary

Cognizant is hiring a Healthcare Collector – Self-Pay to join its remote collections team, providing outstanding customer service while collecting patient self-pay balances. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of experience in healthcare collections, especially with EHR software like Epic, and a passion for resolving billing issues in a compliant and empathetic manner. Work from home and support leading healthcare clients in managing their revenue cycles more efficiently.


Key Responsibilities

  • Handle inbound calls and assist patients in resolving outstanding balances

  • Arrange repayment plans in accordance with financial guidelines and client policy

  • Record updates, payments, and insurance information accurately

  • Adhere to HIPAA and TCPA regulations on every call

  • Request and verify patient statements as needed

  • Address and escalate patient disputes appropriately

  • Perform outbound collections calls when necessary

  • Support team activities and additional tasks as assigned


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred

  • 1–2 years of experience in healthcare collections or self-pay account handling

  • Hands-on experience with EHR systems, especially Epic

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy, and billing protocols

  • Customer service-oriented with attention to detail

  • Familiarity with medical billing, copays, and revenue cycle concepts

  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting and troubleshoot basic tech issues


Perks & Benefits

  • Hourly pay: $16.00 – $19.00 per hour + monthly bonus

  • Work-from-home flexibility

  • Performance-based incentive bonus program

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company contributions

  • Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

  • Parental leave, long-term and short-term disability coverage

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Company Description

Cognizant is a global leader in transforming healthcare operations through digital innovation. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, Cognizant helps healthcare clients streamline their revenue cycles, ensure compliance, and deliver better patient experiences. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers 2024, Cognizant drives meaningful change across healthcare ecosystems.


Work Mode

Remote / Work-from-Home


Call-to-Action

Ready to make a difference in healthcare collections from the comfort of your home? Apply now to join Cognizant’s dedicated remote team and help improve patient billing outcomes across the country.