Healthcare AR Specialist II – Optimize Payer Collections

Savista; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athena EHR experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Savista is seeking a Medical Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure timely collection of government or commercial healthcare insurance receivables in a healthcare environment. You will verify eligibility, update records, research denials, and communicate with payers to secure payments.

The role requires 3+ years in healthcare A/R, familiarity with EOBs and 1500 forms, and strong Excel skills. ATP/EHR experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in healthcare insurance A/R follow-up, experience with government or commercial payers.
• Experience reviewing EOBs and 1500 forms to perform A/R activities.
• Ability to navigate payer sites for appeals, verifications and online claims follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient eligibility and authorization by searching payer sites or making calls.
• Update demographics and insurance information in systems.
• Research unpaid or denied claims and monitor for missing information.
• Contact payers to secure claim payments and track open claims.

Skills

A/R follow-up experience

Payer communications

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EHR

Accounts receivable software

Job description

Savista is seeking a Medical Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist to ensure timely collection of government or commercial healthcare insurance receivables in a healthcare environment. You will verify eligibility, update records, research denials, and communicate with payers to secure payments.

The role requires 3+ years in healthcare A/R, familiarity with EOBs and 1500 forms, and strong Excel skills. ATP/EHR experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer.