AR Specialist: Third-Party Billing (In-Office)

Wheeler Clinic; Bristol, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

403(b) Plan

Education reimbursement

Training & development

Productivity incentive

PTO (vacation)

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative for Third Party Billing in Bristol, CT. The role bills commercial payors bi-weekly, applies cash receipts, and collects past due AR while communicating payment matters to the Third Party Billing Manager.

Rate is $22 per hour. This in-office position requires 2–3 years of behavioral health billing/collections experience and a CMA/CBiller designation. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Medical Biller/Coder designation required.
• 2–3 years experience in behavioral health billing/collections preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment required.
• Experience with Not-for-Profit organizations preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains Dynamics and NextGen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electronically submit clean claims to all commercial payors via clearinghouse on a bi-weekly basis.
• Research claims that do not pass through clearinghouse.
• Process paper claims weekly when needed.
• Receive and post checks from commercial payors.
• Manually apply payments to client accounts.
• Research incorrect payments with payors to identify process issues.
• Stay current with bulletins regarding new policies/procedures.
• Ensure Medicaid compliance workbook is completed.
• Post cash payments in NextGen and transfer to accounting for deposit.
• Respond to client and clinician requests by phone or email.
• Process refunds for commercial insurance clients.
• Review client unapplied cash and apply when possible.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Biller/Coder

Tools

Great Plains Dynamics

NextGen

Job description

Wheeler Clinic is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative for Third Party Billing in Bristol, CT. The role bills commercial payors bi-weekly, applies cash receipts, and collects past due AR while communicating payment matters to the Third Party Billing Manager.

Rate is $22 per hour. This in-office position requires 2–3 years of behavioral health billing/collections experience and a CMA/CBiller designation. Strong MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential.