At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all-and we’re always searching for passionate people to join our team.    As a Collections Specialist in the Collections Department you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated our mission “To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.”  Valleywise Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center which opened in 2024. This position is centrally located at the Tempe Diablo Technology Park.    If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW!   Under the supervision of the Supervisor Collections and Manager Credit/Collections, protects and recovers the hospital's assets by monitoring accounts receivable, collecting delinquent accounts, and making payment arrangements.   Hourly Pay Rate: $16.87 - $24.88   Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible billing and/or collections experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Prefer experience in a hospital setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must understand the content of the billing and services that the hospital offers and bills. Prefer knowledge of managed care contracts, commercial, work comp, government, and self-pay collections. Must be able to communicate effectively with the patients, and any other outside agency either verbally and/or written. Must have an understanding of healthcare billing guidelines. Needs organizational, time management, and analytical skills. Need system knowledge of HIS systems, Excel, Word, and Access database. Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.