Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist (Medical)

Savista; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to ensure timely collection of government or commercial healthcare insurance receivables. You will verify eligibility, update records, research unpaid claims, and contact payers to secure payments while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.

The role requires 2+ years in healthcare AR, familiarity with payer sites, and proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in healthcare insurance accounts receivable follow up.
• Experience identifying billing errors and resubmitting claims.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable practices and denial overturns.
• Experience navigating payer sites for appeals and follow-up.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common office tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and authorization by payer portals or phone.
• Update demographics and insurance information in systems.
• Research unpaid or denied claims and monitor ICN/DCN status.
• Contact payers to secure payment of claims.
• Access client systems for payments, claims, and data.
• Obtain required medical documentation for claims.
• Learn billing guidelines from provider manuals.
• Maintain HIPAA and other regulatory compliance in work processes.
• Support compliance program and ethics training.

Skills

Payer communication

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounts receivable software

Job description

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE). The Accounts Receivable Specialist II is responsible for ensuring the timely collection of outstanding government or commercial healthcare insurance receivables.

• Verifies or obtains patient eligibility and/or authorization for healthcare services performed by searching payer web sites or client eligibility systems, or by conducting phone conversations with the insurance carrier or healthcare providers.
• Updates patient demographics and/or insurance information in appropriate systems.
• Conducts research and appropriately statuses unpaid or denied claims.
• Monitors claims for missing information, authorization and control numbers (ICN//DCN).
• Researches EOBs for payments or adjustments to resolve claims.
• Contacts payers by phone or through written correspondence to secure payment of claims.
• Accesses client systems for information regarding received payments, open claims and other data necessary to resolve claims.
• Secures medical documentation as required or requested by third party insurance carriers.
• Obtains billing guidelines and requirements by researching provider billing manuals.
• Verifies accuracy of underpayments by researching contracts and claims data.
• In the event of an authorization, coding, level of care and/or length of stay denial, prepares claims for clinical audit processing.
• Supports Savista's Compliance Program by adhering to policies and procedures pertaining to HIPAA, FDCPA, FCRA, and other laws applicable to Savista's business practices. This includes: becoming familiar with Savista's Code of Ethics, attending training as required, notifying management or Savista's Helpline when there is a compliance concern or incident, HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information, and demonstrable awareness of confidentiality obligations.

High school diploma or GED.

At least two years of experience in healthcare insurance accounts receivable follow up, working with or for a hospital/hospital system, working directly with government or commercial insurance payers.

Experience identifying billing errors and resubmitting claims as well as following up on payment errors, low reimbursement and denials.

Knowledge of accounts receivable practices, medical business office procedures, coordination of benefit rules and denial overturns and third-party payer billing and reimbursement procedures and practices.

At least two years of experience with accounts receivable software.

Experience navigating payer sites for appeals/reconsiderations, benefits verification and online claims follow up.

Demonstrated ability to navigate Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office, including the ability to input and sort data in Microsoft Excel and use company email and calendar tools.

Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with payers, understanding complex information and accurately documenting the encounter.

Demonstrated ability to meet performance objectives.

Note: Savista is required by state-specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.