[Hiring] Accounts Receivable Specialist I @61st Street Service Corp

Role Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I is responsible for follow-up work to collect on all open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties. Responsibilities include:

• Inquiring about unpaid claims.
• Appealing denied claims with insurance companies.
• Contacting patients or account guarantor.
• Exhibiting professional and courteous behavior at all times during communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Research root issue of denial and pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment.
• Review account history for continuous follow up.
• Address incoming correspondence and prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patients, and/or guarantors as necessary.
• Contact insurance companies, patients, or guarantors to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals.
• Document claim issues for review.
• Escalate issues and problems to Supervisor as appropriate.
• Perform charge corrections.
• Perform demographic and insurance coverage updates on accounts and bill new insurance as appropriate.
• Perform other job duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certificate is required.
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment.
• Strong customer service and patient-focused orientation.
• Ability to understand and communicate insurance benefits explanations, exclusions, denials, and the payer adjudication process.
• Experience in Epic and/or other electronic billing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and procedure coding is preferred.
• Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Must reside in the Tri-State area.
• Occasional requirements to visit the office for training, meetings, and other business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees.
• Healthcare and various other benefits.
• Paid Time Off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Company Description

At 61st Street Service Corporation, we are committed to providing our clients with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and adhere to all requirements of applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.