Account Receivable Specialist I #Full Time

61st Street Service Corporation; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Accounts Receivable Specialist I, where you will play a vital role in managing unpaid accounts and ensuring smooth communication with insurance companies and patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a Revenue Cycle Career Ladder while working primarily remotely. You will be responsible for researching claim denials, following up on outstanding payments, and providing excellent customer service. With a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare billing sector.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in physician billing or third-party payor environment.
• Strong customer service and patient-focused orientation.

Responsibilities

• Research and appeal denied claims with insurance companies.
• Contact patients and guarantors for outstanding claims.
• Document claim issues for review and escalate as needed.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Insurance Benefits Communication

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Epic

Electronic Billing Systems

Job description

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Account Receivable Specialist I #Full Time

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

This position is primarily remote, candidates must reside in the Tri-State area.

Note: There may be occasional requirements to visit the office for training, meetings, and other business needs.

Opportunity to grow as part of a Revenue Cycle Career Ladder!

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I is responsible for follow-up work to collect on all open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties. Responsibilities include inquiring about unpaid claims, appealing denied claims with insurance companies, and contacting patients or account guarantor. The Accounts Receivable Specialist I must exhibit professional and courteous behavior at all times during communications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research root issue of denial. Pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment.
• Review account history for continuous follow up.
• Address incoming correspondence. Prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary.
• Contact insurance companies/patient/guarantor to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals.
• Document claim issue for review.
• Escalate issues and problems to Supervisor as appropriate.
• Performs charge corrections.
• Perform demographic and insurance coverage updates on account and bill new insurance as appropriate.
• Perform other job duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certificate is required.
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate a strong customer service and patient focused orientation and the ability to understand and communicate insurance benefits explanations, exclusions, denials, and the payer adjudication process.
• Experience in Epic and or other of electronic billing systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding is preferred.
• Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $21.63 - $26.44

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61 st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.