Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist)

Clarity Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full comprehensive benefits package

401k match up to 4%

10 days PTO + Sick/Wellness Days

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their Billing and Reimbursement department. This role involves managing AR accounts, working with insurance plans, and ensuring compliance with billing regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in medical billing, knowledge of coding systems, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in medical billing and collections.
• Experience with CMS-1500 charge entry and coding.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned AR worklist for timely resolution.
• Contact insurance plans for claim follow-ups.
• Research and comply with payor billing requirements.

Skills

Medical billing and collections

CPT and ICD coding knowledge

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Clarity Clinic is an interdisciplinary group private practice of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs), Psychologists, and Therapists. Our mission is to thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by providing exceptional holistic care. Our team offers a broad range of specialties, services, and orientations to support and help all people regardless of their place in life. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide holistic care in psychiatry, psychotherapy and much more.

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $33.00/hr. Candidates must reside in the state of Illinois.

In this role, you will join the Billing and Reimbursement department as an Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist). The AR Specialist brings expert knowledge and experience to the team and must follow all governmental regulations and payor contract rules. You will be responsible for identifying lost revenue, decreasing denials, and identifying revenue cash flow opportunities.

Apply today and join a team of dedicated professionals committed to transforming the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned AR worklist to ensure timely resolution of accounts.
• Manage and complete AR reports provided by management.
• Contact insurance plans for follow up and resolution of outstanding claims.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to Billing on how to minimize errors/denials.
• Assist Billing with correction of claims (rebill, voids, etc.).
• Work patient and payor EOBs/correspondence in a timely manner.
• Review and work refunds received by the patient and/or payor.
• Set up patients on budget plans.
• Perform appeals on denials, underpayments and/or non-paid claims.
• Research payor and government websites to ensure compliance with payor billing and coding requirements and communicate changes to the Billing team.
• Assist Cash Applications with payment corrections and adjustments.
• Contact patients to collect and resolve outstanding balances.
• Identify and communicate problems/issues to management and teammates to foster timely correction and teamwork.
• Maintain knowledge of coding, collections, insurance practices and business systems.
• Maintain a proven track record of high-volume claims research meeting collections goals.
• Attend meetings as required and participate in development and training activities.
• Adapt to change in a positive and professional manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical billing and collections.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with CMS-1500 (02/12) charge entry, coding and batch filing.
• Minimum of 2 years of posting payments, analyzing accounts and managing denials of claims.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD coding along with medical terminology.
• Extremely detail oriented with a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively within designated timeframes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with team members, patients and payors.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to HIPAA and privacy guidelines.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Proficient with Word & Excel and Payor websites.

Perks And Benefits

• Compensation: $25-33/hr, commensurate with experience.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, EAP services and more.
• 401k match up to 4%.
• 10 days (80 hours) of PTO + 5 Sick/Wellness Days and 6 Holidays.