Healthcare A/R Coordinator: Billing & Collections Specialist

Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Research, PLLC; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. in Phoenix seeks an ambitious AR Coordinator for the billing department. The role focuses on unpaid balances, primarily with insurance providers, to secure payments and resolve denials.

Responsibilities include payer delinquency reviews, root-cause analysis, appeals, and regular patient inquiry support. Strong medical billing experience and knowledge of collections guidelines are required.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years combined medical billing and payment experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal claims processing and third‑party claims.
• Familiarity with state and federal collections guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review delinquent accounts (usually >31 days) within payer scope.
• Research root causes using chart, authorization, EOBs.
• Contact insurance companies via phone, email, or website to resolve payments.
• Write appeals when appropriate.
• Escalate unresolved unpaid claims to insurance regulators if needed.
• Answer patient billing inquiries on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Medical Billing

Claims Processing

Collections Knowledge

Phone & Email Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

NextGen PM system

Job description

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. in Phoenix seeks an ambitious AR Coordinator for the billing department. The role focuses on unpaid balances, primarily with insurance providers, to secure payments and resolve denials.

Responsibilities include payer delinquency reviews, root-cause analysis, appeals, and regular patient inquiry support. Strong medical billing experience and knowledge of collections guidelines are required.