Accounts Receivable Specialist
LOCATION: Central Business Office / Hybrid
Qualifications:
- Collection and Medical Office experience preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, and Excel – Experience with EMR/RCM Programs
- Exceptional verbal & written communication skills, experience with inter-departmental communication preferred
- Preferred knowledge & understanding of insurance benefits, EOBs, medical records, and chart notes
- Understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT / HCPCS Codes
- Must be punctual, dependable, and maintain an excellent attendance record
- Must maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, maintain the ability to act as a team player, and work under pressure; a dependable, hard-working self-starter
- Excellent time management required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain in compliance with HIPAA standards
- Highschool diploma or equivalent
Characteristic Job Tasks and Responsibilities: (May include any and/or all the following):
- Data Entry, including but not limited to, payment posting and charge entry for claims submission
- Assisting with the processing of patient refunds
- Assisting with resolving claim “Holds” via assigned worklist or “bucket”
- Assisting the Billing team with special projects
- Utilizing outside payer websites to resolve claim holds
- Identifies, investigates, and corrects errors and/or escalates to the appropriate department for review
- Works in coordination with the direct supervisor on special projects and assignments
- Must be able to work in a private setting, with the ability to speak with a patient over the phone if necessary
- Must be able to come to the office, no less than 1x per week
- Ability to collect outstanding balances over the phone in addition to regular daily tasks
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualified applicants please contact: Michael Faulkner – mfaulkner@orthosouth.org