Accounts Receivable Representative I - On Site

US Anesthesia Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

US Anesthesia Partners is looking for an Accounts Receivable Representative I – RCM to collect outstanding AR from government and commercial payers. The role includes handling appeals, claim status, and adjusting entries with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years healthcare experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Base pay is hourly with a quarterly bonus opportunity, office-based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in professional settings.
• Basic math for reimbursements and adjustments; strong CPT/ICD terminology knowledge.
• Accurate data entry with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Contact insurance companies for status on outstanding claims.
• Process and follow up on appeals and refiles as needed.
• Manage correspondence and maintain proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Audit adjustment requests and communicate trends to leadership.
• Maintain accuracy rating 97%+ on audited accounts and work in AR queues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

The Accounts Receivable Representative I – RCM is responsible for collecting outstanding accounts receivable from third party payers, both government and commercial.

The base pay estimate for this role is $15.00 - $23.99 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contacts insurance companies for status on outstanding claims.
• Processes and follows up on appeals to insurance companies.
• Refiles claims as needed.
• Works correspondence daily.
• Maintains basic proficiency with using spreadsheets.
• Audits adjustment requests and completes when appropriate.
• Resolves manual tasks assigned to AR for follow up.
• Works outstanding accounts receivable from assigned work queues.
• Meets productivity standards as set by the department.
• Maintains an accuracy rating of 97% or greater on audited accounts.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Identifies and communicates trends to leadership.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Highschool graduate or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field of study is preferred.
• 1-3 years professional/healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to maintain professionalism in all methods of communication.
• Basic math skills for calculating anesthesia units, proper reimbursement, and percentages for appropriate adjustments.
• Understanding of Medical terminology.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance processing, guidelines, laws, and EOBs.
• Knowledge of managed care, Medicare, and Medicaid guidelines.
• Data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and ASA codes.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Decision making ability with sound judgement.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Skill in gathering and reporting information.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians, and external customers.
• Must have a pleasant disposition and high tolerance level.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be a self-motivator and goal oriented.
• Skilled in computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Communicated well with the public.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Occasional Standing
• Occasional Walking
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent hand, finger movement
• Use office equipment (in office or remote)
• Communicate verbally and in writing

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.