Account Receivable Representative- ICC

Kids for the Future; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative to manage thorough and timely patient account follow up and insurance collections related to surgical services.

This fast-paced role requires attention to detail, accountability, teamwork and professional behavior, with strong communication skills and experience in medical billing.

The ideal candidate will work closely with insurance payers to ensure accurate payment posting and cash collection metrics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in medical insurance collections or AR.
• Experience with medical billing software.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with insurance payers to collect revenue for surgical services.
• Contact insurers by email or phone to collect payments.
• Manage denials and corrected claims with the Biller/Office Manager.
• Handle contracted and non-contracted payer issues.
• Resolve patient balances and insurance-related accounts.
• Maintain cash collection metrics and goals.

Skills

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Medical billing software

Job description

• Location 10720 Nall Avenue,Overland Park, KS, 66211,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Jennifer Dugger
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting; following up with insurance companies and/or third party payers to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate and timely. This is a fast-paced environment, which requires attention to detail, accountability, teamwork and professional behavior.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with insurance companies and third-party payers to collect revenue for surgical services performed
• Contact insurance companies by email and/or phone to collect payments
• Handle contracted and non-contracted; HMO, PPO, EPO, POS, Worker’s Comp, Self-Pay and Third-Party reimbursement issues
• Work all denials and corrected claims , collaborating with the Biller and/or Business Office Manager, insurance payers and/or patients on past due accounts
• Manage credit balances
• Patient balance resolution and non-patient (insurance) resolution
• Ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate
• Responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting
• Accurate and timely follow up and resolution for all accounts receivable
• Meeting and maintaining cash collection metrics and goals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to take ownership and leads by example.
• Ability to contribute in a cross-functional collaborative environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Self-motivated with the attitude and ability to be successful as part of a team.

Requirements

• High School diploma of equivalent
• Ideally two or more years’ experience working specifically in medical insurance collections, billing and/or accounts receivable.
• Experience with medical billing software and applications
• Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and health insurance billing
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Customer service and patient service focus
• Ability to multi-task, think critically and solve problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment