AR Medical Insurance Specialist

Posted 14hrs ago

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Medical insurance specialist managing payer and patient balances for The US Oncology Network, a community-based oncology care network. Resolving billing issues and insurance questions remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor delinquent accounts and perform collection duties
  • Review reports, research issues, and resolve problems
  • 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
  • Contact patients to secure past-due balances, verify demographics and insurance providers, update system information, and document conversations
  • Answer patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolve complaints
  • Refer patients to Patient Benefits Representatives for payment plans when appropriate
  • Maintain patient and payor credit balances and ensure timely refunds under government guidelines and regulations
  • Adhere to The US Oncology’s Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, Business Standards, Shared Values, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA guidelines
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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