What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Gynecology & Obstetrics of DeKalb?
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Run AR Reports bi-monthly
- Status claims online or via telephone with appropriate AR follow-up
- Research and Appeal denied claims promptly according to carrier policies (timely filing)
- Communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing with carriers
- Organize workflow to efficiently resolve outstanding claims and/or patients balance for clean accounts
- Communicate effectively with patients to obtain necessary data to process claim(s) or balance(s)
- Provide detailed documentation of all account activity with appropriate spreadsheets completed, if necessary, submitted daily
- Communicate effectively with Billing Team to identify payor trends and develop resolution
- Review accounts with credit balances (patient/insurance), pull relevant EOBs and create refund
- Answer inbound phone calls from both patients and carriers regarding billing issues
- Assist with other duties and or special projects as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
AR Specialist:
- Must be computer literate and have at least one year of AR experience in the medical field
- Knowledgeable on insurance carrier processes, medical terminology and coding (GYN a plus)
- Must follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner
- Medicare and Medicaid experience required
- Maintain composure and set professional example to staff and patients
NOTE: the interview is in person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20