Accounts Receivable Specialist II

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Annual Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement funds with matching contributions

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Norfolk, VA. This full-time role involves managing claims, coordinating with patients and insurance providers, and ensuring timely resolution of issues. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of related experience and relevant certifications. A preferred workstation includes hybrid work flexibility with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in insurance claims or medical billing.
• Strong preference for Epic software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational tasks related to revenue cycle accounts receivable.
• Follow-up with patients and insurance payers on requests.
• Prepare appeals and resolve edits and denials.

Skills

Insurance claims experience

Medical billing expertise

Epic proficiency

Education

Diploma/Certification in medical Insurance Billing and Coding

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Accounts Receivable Specialist****Position Status**: Full-time, Day ShiftHybrid work Schedule. Standard working hours Monday -Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (EST)Sentara Patient Accounting/Norfolk, VA**Position Summary:**The Accounts Receivable Specialist is accountable for daily operational tasks associated with revenue cycle accounts receivable.The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for follow-up and timely and effectively managing requests from patients, insurance primary, secondary, and tertiary payers, and clearing hours, and prepares all appeals and resolves all upfront edits and denials.Routinely monitors and processes monthly write-offs, charge corrections and reconciliation of claim files for assigned area of responsibility.Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM (ET).**Minimum Requirements:*** 3+ years' insurance claims or medical billing experience required.* Diploma/Certification in medical Insurance Billing and Coding, in lieu of the years of experience.* Epic strongly preferred* High School Diploma or Equivalent**Sentara Benefits** As the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Health was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers. We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave* Flexible Spending Accounts* Retirement funds with matching contribution* Supplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among others* Work Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great deals* Opportunities for further advancement within our organization**Please Note:** The yearly Flu Vaccination is required for employment.***Note:*** *Sentara Health offers employees comprehensive health care and retirement benefits designed with you and your family's well-being in mind. Our benefits packages are designed to change with you by meeting your needs now and anticipating what comes next. You have a variety of options for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits as well as Paid Time Off in the form of sick time, vacation time and paid parental leave. Team Members have the opportunity to earn an annual flat amount Bonus payment if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.***Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career****•** Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development•Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.