Billing & AR Specialist - Revenue Cycle

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

New salary structure

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems Inc in Illinois is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative I (Billing) to support billing operations, accounts receivable, and claim submissions. The role requires detail orientation and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

The starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with local market considerations and a commitment to competitive benefits. Experience in medical billing and payer communications is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in an office, clerical, or customer service environment.
• Experience with medical billing, insurance reimbursement, or collections preferred.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-9/10/HCPCS coding and insurance billing processes preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support billing and collections processes for accounts receivable.
• Review and submit claims for assigned payers and/or business lines in a timely manner.
• Run and analyze monthly aging reports to follow up on unpaid claims according to departmental protocols.
• Communicate with Utilization Review staff regarding authorizations, appeals, and payer requirements.
• Respond to payer communications, including processing denials and submitting additional information as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized filing systems, including archiving inactive records.
• Document all billing-related activity appropriately within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in meetings to support departmental goals.
• Promote excellent customer service in all interactions.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Billing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Payer websites

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems Inc in Illinois is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative I (Billing) to support billing operations, accounts receivable, and claim submissions. The role requires detail orientation and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

The starting pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with local market considerations and a commitment to competitive benefits. Experience in medical billing and payer communications is preferred.