A/R Coordinator

Azarthritis; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking an ambitious AR Coordinator for the Business Office in Phoenix. The role focuses on taking required action on unpaid account balances, mainly with insurance companies, and supporting efficient cash flow.

Responsibilities include payer research, root-cause analysis, appeals, and active communication with payers and patients. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in medical billing/collections within a large healthcare setting.

Qualificações

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Combined medical billing and payment experience, 2 years.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing, 2 years.
• Knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines, 2 years.

Responsabilidades

• Review and follow up on unpaid balances with payers.
• Determine root causes for non-payment after review of records.
• Communicate with insurance companies via phone, email, portal.
• Write appeals as appropriate.
• Escalate unresolved claims per policy to the bureau if needed.
• Answer patient billing inquiries on a rotating schedule.

Conhecimentos

Medical billing

Accounts receivable

Insurance claims

Communication

Formação académica

Associate’s degree or business administration training

Certified coding credential

Ferramentas

NextGen PM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 30 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, podiatric, and electromyography patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate AR Coordinator to join our billing department at our Business Office in Phoenix.

The job purpose for the A/R Coordinator is to take required action on unpaid account balances, most typically with insurance companies.

Responsibilities:

• Working within the assigned scope of payers, reviews report that indicate payment on account is delinquent, defined as being unpaid after 31 days from the date of service
• Determines the root cause analysis for non-payment which requires research of applicable chart and authorization documentation, claim status feedback and/or explanation of benefit summaries
• Using all means necessary through telephone, email, website and written communication, works with the insurance company to resolve the account through payment
• Writes appeals as appropriate
• Escalates unpaid claims to the bureau of insurance, if necessary, when a disregard for compliance or trend presents form a particular payer.
• Follows adjustment policies set forth by the department director
• Answers patient billing inquiries on a schedule rotation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Combined medical billing and payment experience required, 2 years

Demonstrated knowledge of state, federal, and third-party claims processing 2 years.

Demonstrated knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines, 2 years

Preferred

A/R experience in a large healthcare practice, 2 years

Clinical Billing and Collections, 1 year

Associate’s degree or advanced education specific to business administration or certified coding credential.

NextGen PM system, 1 year.

Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com