Accounts Receivable Specialist at Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Billing, Claims Processing, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Team Player, Communication, Organizational Skills, CPT Codes, ICD10 Codes, Medical Terminology, Patient Safety, Confidentiality, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control, Self-Pay Collections

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for payer-specific claim follow up to encourage stable AR metrics and revenue. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review payer aging reports to identify issues with timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of reimbursement. Identify and resolve claim denial/non-payment patterns. Review patient balances for self-pay collections. Initiate claim appeals where appropriate. Manage rejected and invalid claims. Respond to patient requests regarding billing questions/concerns. Review credit balances for accuracy prior to generating refund requests. Keep abreast of changes in Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance providers regarding pre-certification procedures. Possess working knowledge of CPT codes, ICD10 codes and Medical Terminology. Uphold the CDHA mission by actively contributing to the achievement of organizational goals, supporting leadership, promoting unity and teamwork for the benefit of patients. Demonstrate a commitment to quality of care. Maintain a clear focus on patient safety in every interaction with every patient. Actively participate in workplace improvement to maintain a patient service excellence environment. Adhere to all industry standards related to infection control, patient confidentiality, and regulatory and accrediting body's requirements (i.e. HIPAA, OSHA, and AAAHC). Follow and comply with all safety policies. Additional duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility. Requirements To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/and or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum two years in medical billing or hospital coding, as a claims processor, medical claims for an insurance carrier, or clerical/billing experience in a medical office preferred. Knowledge of medical billing software. Must be able to successfully interpret Explanation of Benefits and Electronic Remittance Advice statements. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills are required. Must be a team player and able to work with various departments throughout the organization. The ability to maintain confidentiality is required. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Participates in performance improvement activities. Is actively committed to meeting or exceeding employee expectations/satisfaction in the performance of job functions. Retains all accreditations, licensures, and designations in good standing. Maintains compliance with all laws and applicable regulatory requirements. Acts promptly to comply with required changes.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for payer-specific claim follow-up to maintain stable accounts receivable metrics and revenue. This includes reviewing payer aging reports, resolving claim denials, and managing patient billing inquiries.