Accounts Receivable & Coding Specialist

MedLink Georgia; Colbert (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink GA in Colbert, GA seeks an AR and Coding Specialist to support revenue cycle operations. You will assist in patient account billing, coding accuracy, and compliance across Georgia clinics.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, resolving delinquent accounts, and training staff on coding and billing practices while maintaining confidentiality and collaborating with departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing procedures.
• Georgia state collection laws knowledge.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical/computational skills.
• Extensive accounting software skills.
• AHIMA or AAPC physician based coding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by management.
• Coordinate and organize projects and tasks within the patient financial services department.
• Provide day to day feedback to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management on the progress of daily activities in internal billing and collections.
• Review and update billing and collection procedures.
• Resolve patient account problems and disputes.
• Research and resolve A/R issues within the practice management system.
• Serve as liaison between billing office and medical centers/departments within the organization.
• Perform timely follow-up on delinquent accounts.
• Chart reviews to ensure proper code assignments as per regulations.
• Chart reviews of medical record documentation to confirm adherence to program requirements.
• Provide coding and billing training for providers and staff.
• Quality control on the final product.
• Maintain confidentiality related to cash control activities.
• Support special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Work with billing team to resolve outstanding claims and A/R issues.
• Review claims for adherence to billing and coding guidelines.
• Handle incoming patient billing line phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medicare/Medicaid/Billing procedures

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Analytical/Computational skills

Minimal supervision

Interpersonal relationships

Education

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

AR and Coding Specialist

Location: Colbert, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking someone who is compassionate and detail-oriented to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

SUMMARY_______________________________________________________________________________________

Assists with management of patient accounts' billing and collections functions, utilizing independent judgment and established accounting principles. Oversees documentation compliance and assists with making sure all coding and billing compliance is met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Prepare financial and statistical reports as requested by management
• Coordinate and organize projects and tasks within the patient financial services department
• Provide day to day feedback to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management on the progress of daily activities in internal billing and collections
• Review and recommend changes in billing and collection procedures
• Work to resolve patient account problems and disputes
• Research and resolve A/R issues within the practice management system
• Serve as liaison between billing office and medical centers/departments within the organization.
• Perform timely follow-up on delinquent accounts
• Perform/Assists with chart reviews to ensure compliance with proper code assignments in accordance with state and federal regulations. (Based on Coding Certification)
• Perform/Assist with chart reviews of medical record documentation to confirm adherence to special program requirements. (Based on Coding Certification)
• Perform/Assist with coding and billing training for providers and staff.
• Performing quality control on the final product
• Requires a moderate degree of confidentiality related to the cash control activities.
• Provide support for special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Work with Practice Management System's billing team to resolve outstanding claims and accounts receivable issues.
• Review claims for adherence to billing and coding guidelines.
• Handle incoming patient billing line phone calls
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS________________________________________________________

• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance billing procedures
• Knowledge of State of Georgia collection laws
• Proven organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective analytical/computational skills
• Extensive accounting software skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, peers, professional staff and management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________

2+ years related experience. Experience in Primary Care billing preferred, including pediatrics. AHIMA or AAPC physician based coding certification preferred.

Salary: $20 - $21 per hour