What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Specialist position at Lafayette Home Office?
The Accounts Receivable Specialist performs under general supervision a variety of moderately complex to complex tasks related to the management of all receivables.
- Conducts thorough research of claim status to identify issues and takes corrective measures to obtain payment and ensure accuracy of future claim submissions.
- Works closely with payers to determine additional or supportive documentation that may be needed to facilitate prompt payment and provide documentation in a timely manner.
- Researches insurance information to accurately determine benefits and ascertain primary or secondary status for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Works in coordination with service locations to obtain information needed for clean claim submission and additional follow up documentation as needed.
- Conducts analysis of denials and partial payments to determine trends that may need to be addressed either in revenue cycle management, operationally, or with the payer.
- Resolves denial and payment issues with resubmission of claims and processing of appeals.
- Communicates effectively and frequently with supervisor regarding accounts.
- Completes special projects and other assignments deemed necessary.
- Ability to learn a variety of systems and maneuver through them daily, including electronic medical record systems, clearinghouse systems, and carrier systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities daily in order to complete all assignments timely and accurately.
- Strong computer skills with advanced Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
- Ability to recognize road-blocks that may be causing slower reimbursement and work with management team to create solutions.
- Superior customer service and written/verbal communication skills.
- 2-4 years of medical billing and collections experience preferred.