AR Medical Insurance Specialist

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Medical insurance specialist managing payer and patient balances for US Oncology Network, a community oncology care network. Resolving billing issues, collections, refunds, and insurance inquiries remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor delinquent accounts and perform collection duties
  • Review reports, research, and resolve issues
  • Review payment postings for accuracy and ensure account balances are current
  • Work with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors
  • Monitor and update delinquent account status
  • Recommend accounts for collection or write-off
  • Answer patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolve complaints
  • Contact patients to secure past due balances, verify patient demographics and insurance providers, update information in systems, and document conversations
  • Refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans when appropriate
  • Maintain patient and payor credit balances, ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines and regulations
  • Adhere to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines regarding patient records
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned
  • Frequently interact with other employees, payers, and Practice staff

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
  • Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required
  • Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines
  • Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position
  • Knowledge of HIPAA laws and guidelines regarding patient records
  • Ability to use computer keyboard and mouse
  • Vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with a matching component
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Wellness programs
  • Remote home office environment
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities