AR Insurance Follow-Up Specialist

UHS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (ARCBO) in Richmond, VA is seeking an Insurance Follow Up Specialist to support East region accounts. You will follow up on patient and third-party balances, work with major payers to resolve claims, and help ensure timely payment while upholding HIPAA and policy guidelines.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in an office setting, knowledge of managed care payers and medical terminology, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an office setting.
• Knowledge of managed care payers and medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Responsibilities

• Perform follow up activities on accounts to ensure prompt payment.
• Identify coding or billing errors from EOBs and correct them.
• Update the patient account record to identify actions taken.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines as well as various policies and guidelines.
• Identify trends, and carrier issues relating to billing and reimbursements. Report findings to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.
• Pursue and participate in education to remain current with changes in the Healthcare industry.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist with increasing cash flow by decreasing our Account Receivables aging account.

Skills

1 year office experience

Managed care know-how

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Fast learner

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Health Services Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (ARCBO) in Richmond, VA is seeking an Insurance Follow Up Specialist to support East region accounts. You will follow up on patient and third-party balances, work with major payers to resolve claims, and help ensure timely payment while upholding HIPAA and policy guidelines.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in an office setting, knowledge of managed care payers and medical terminology, and strong communication skills.