AR Medical Insurance Specialist - Remote

Us Oncology Inc; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Us Oncology Inc in Norfolk, VA is seeking a detail-focused Medical Billing & Collections Specialist to ensure payer and patient balances are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Under minimal supervision, you will monitor delinquent accounts, review postings, resolve billing issues, and respond to routine to complex inquiries while upholding HIPAA and company standards.

You will collaborate with team members, follow established guidelines, and help set up payment plans when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years combined medical billing and payment experience.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing.
• Knowledge of state and federal collections guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties.
• Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues.
• Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current.
• Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors.
• Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical billing

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

REMOTE

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Wage Range: $20-25/hour

SCOPE: With minimal supervision, is responsible for payer and patient account balances being paid timely and remaining current. Performs collection activities such as monitoring delinquent accounts, resolving billing problems, and answering routine to complex account inquiries. Performs responsibilities within standard procedures and pre-established guidelines to complete tasks. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology’s Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and The US Oncology’s Shared Values

The US Oncology Network

is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes! Come join our team in the fight against cancer!

About US Oncology

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com. We extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with a matching component, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and wellness programs.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties
• Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues
• Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current
• Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors
• Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status
• Recommends accounts for collection or write-off
• Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints.
• Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations
• Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints
• May refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans
• Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
• Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required
• Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines
• Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying position

COMPETENCIES

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience
• Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry
• Accesses and uses resources when appropriate
• Demonstrates Adaptability
• Handles day to day work challenges confidently
• Is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Customer Service
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, physicians, patients as well as outside contacts so that productivity and positive employee/patient relations are maximized.
• Uses Sound Judgment