Job Title: Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist/ Medical Billing

Location: Remote, Eastern Time Zone preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $17-$18 per hour

Why apply for this role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working remote who has experience working in accounts receivable and has a background  in medical billing and denial management.  Besides a casual, low stress company culture, you will also have an opportunity to gain new skills via cross training in medical bill posting. 

Benefits: PTO, 401k matching, Health benefits on day 1

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive AR Specialist with a strong background in medical billing and denial management. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of claims, and handling denied claims with expertise.

Your role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of our organization and our customers by following up on outstanding payments and ensuring that denials are resolved efficiently. Additionally, you may be cross-trained as a bill poster to support our billing operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable Management:
• Oversee and manage the full cycle of accounts receivable related to medical billing.
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• Denial Management:
• Analyze, manage, and resolve denied claims with a focus on achieving timely resolution.
• Communicate with insurance companies and internal teams to clarify discrepancies and expedite payment.
• Maintain detailed records of denial reasons and resolutions to identify patterns and implement improvements.
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• Billing Operations Support:
• Assist in bill posting duties as needed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with billing policies.
• Cross-train in bill posting procedures to support team coverage and operational efficiency.
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• Documentation & Reporting:
• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, denied claims, and billing performance.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
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• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with the billing team and other departments to resolve billing discrepancies and improve processes.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance our denial management and billing procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in denial management within a medical billing environment.

• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with insurance companies and team members.
• Proficiency in medical billing software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in handling financial data.
• Must have tenacity, commitment and kindness when getting information from insurance companies and case managers.