Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for research and follows up of accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding A/R.

Key duties include:

• Perform audits of patient accounts to ensure accuracy and timely payment
• Review account aging, identify and report inconsistencies and corrects errors
• Research rejections, denials, bad debt and other projects
• Review credit balance reports for correct recipient of funds
• Review and research EOB’s
• Resubmission of claims and submittal of appeals
• Verification of patient coverage, authorization and billing inquiries
• Perform reconciliation of refund accounts; attach documentation and forward to manager to process refund checks
• Identify problems on accounts and follows through to conclusion
• Respond to insurance company requests for information in a prompt and professional manner

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical billing and A/R experience
• Professional attitude
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance
• Work with little to no supervision
• Ability to work outside core business hours as needed
• Able to work in a team environment and interact positively with team members
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent