Collections Specialist (with Exp in PointClickCare)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position:Collections Specialist – Accounts ReceivableWorking Hours:Full-Time│Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (overlap required;:may extend to 7-8 PM EST as needed)Search Location:Philippines or South Africa(Remote)Salary:$1,000 to $2,000 per month:The Final Salary Offer depends on the client’s decision, interview results,and experience
About the Role:
This is a full-time, remote, project-focused role supporting a large-scaleAccounts Receivables recovery initiativeacross newly acquired senior living and healthcare communities. The primary function is to proactively manage and execute collections on outstanding patient liability and aged/inherited bad debt across a full continuum of care, including private pay, Medicaid patient liability, and private coinsurance balances.
Role Responsibilities:
* Make high-volume outbound collection calls to residents and family members across multiple facilities/states.
* Manage aging reports and prioritize efforts to recover outstanding balances.
* Access the PointClickCare (PCC) system to review resident profiles, account histories, and documentation.
* Document all collection activity, attempts, and outcomes in the system/PCC's collection notes.
* Pull, review, and provide account statements to support collection conversations/upon request.
* Offer flexible payment options (e.g., credit card, EFT).
* Coordinate with internal teams as needed while operating independently with minimal training.
* Support final collection attempts and maintain detailed records prior to account write-off decisions.
Requirements:
* Experience: 2–5 years of experience in accounts receivable or collections.
* Language Requirement:Clear, professional English communication skills (verbal and written)
* Mandatory proficiency in thePointClickCare (PCC) system.
* Strong understanding of AR processes and aging reports.
* Comfortable making outbound collection calls.
* Ability to navigate sensitive financial conversations, working with elderly populations with patience and professionalism.
* Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and excellent documentation habits.
* Ability to manage multiple facilities/states simultaneously.
* Reliable remote work setup and internet connection.
NOTE:We prioritize the processing of one application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →