We are seeking an experienced AR Collector - Orthopedic to manage outstanding insurance accounts and drive timely reimbursement for orthopedic physician and ambulatory surgery center services. This role will focus on insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, and claims research across Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and commercial payers.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform timely and consistent follow-up on outstanding insurance claims for both orthopedic office and ambulatory surgery center services.
- Research and resolve insurance claim denials, underpayments, and payment delays.
- Prepare and submit appeals and supporting documentation to insurance carriers as needed.
- Respond to insurance carrier correspondence, inquiries, and requests for additional information.
- Manage A/R follow-up across Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and commercial insurance payers.
- Utilize athenaNet to identify, research, and resolve accounts through appropriate dashboards, reports, and worklists.
- Review account history, claim status, payer responses, and billing information to determine the appropriate next action.
- Identify trends and recurring issues that negatively impact revenue, collections, or established billing workflows.
- Investigate root causes of A/R issues and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the CFO and other internal departments to obtain documentation or information needed to resolve denied and outstanding claims.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of collection activities, claim status, appeals, and follow-up actions.
- Prioritize accounts effectively and manage assigned work within established deadlines and productivity expectations.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to billing, collections, denial management, and revenue cycle processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of medical practice and physician billing experience required.
- Strong experience with insurance A/R, claims follow-up, and denial resolution.
- Experience handling Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and commercial insurance claims.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding, medical terminology, and healthcare reimbursement guidelines.
- Experience with athenaNet or a similar healthcare billing/EHR system preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research complex account issues.
- Ability to identify trends, investigate root causes, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels of staff and with external customers or payers.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple accounts and deadlines effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Confident, articulate, and professional communication style.
- Strong facilitation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Amenable to work during US hours
- Must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Perks
- Permanent Work From Home
- Leave Credits
- Monetary Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- Weekly Paychecks
- Fixed Weekends Off
- Thriving Company Culture with Complete Autonomy
- Exclusive Specialized Training Programs
- Unlock Your Potential with a Highly Competitive Salary
Who are we?
BizForce is one of the fastest-growing global outsourcing companies in the world, founded in the US in Tucson, Arizona and is now operational in PH! Our Commitment to delivering high-quality results for our clients and the only way to do that is ensuring a rewarding, respectful and productive experience for our employees. We hold the same values for both our customers and our employees.