A/R Management Specialist

Posted 5hrs ago

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A/R specialist managing insurance, patient billing, appeals, and collections for Digitech, a provider of outsourced EMS billing and technology services.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support across insurance and patient billing to ensure prompt and accurate payment to clients or providers
  • Call patients, hospitals, insurance companies, facilities, and attorneys to research claims or obtain insurance information
  • Contact insurance carriers about past-due account status
  • Meet or exceed defined productivity and quality standards
  • Document account activity in the claims processing system
  • Follow up on self-pay accounts, inquire about insurance coverage, and establish payment plans
  • Follow up daily on unpaid claims to minimize aging accounts
  • Ensure accounts referred to collections have been fully worked before external collection agency referral
  • Complete assigned special projects
  • Perform quality checks on assigned claims
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Perform responsibilities according to company standards and state and federal guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA
  • Adhere to company attendance policies
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare claims processing, billing, or accounts receivable
  • Hands-on experience preparing and submitting insurance appeals, including understanding remittance advices, payer denial codes, and payer timely filing limits
  • Familiarity with ICD-10, HCPCS, and general medical terminology
  • EMS billing experience strongly preferred; experience in other medical specialties will be considered
  • Proficiency with various web platforms, including billing software and payer portals
  • Prior customer service experience with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and team members
  • Basic computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office
  • Strong customer service skills and experience
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Strong investigative and research skills, with the ability to resolve complex billing issues
  • Effective critical thinking and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, adaptive environment with minimal supervisor
  • Ability to independently manage all aspects of the job role, including required goals and business practices, in a remote environment
  • Ability to comply with HIPAA, state, and federal laws and regulations

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Remote work arrangement