Hospital AR Specialist - EHS Patient Accounts - Full Time

Elliot Health System; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

401k/ Retirement plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System seeks an AR Specialist to manage hospital accounts receivable, billing, follow-up, and payer communications. You will ensure accurate UB-04 claims, analyze denials, and collaborate with multiple departments to maximize revenue.

The role requires at least 2 years of billing experience and a high school diploma or GED, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospital billing experience.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with UB-04 claims preferred.
• Knowledge of payer rules and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely hospital facility claims (UB-04).
• Perform follow-up on outstanding facility balances to secure reimbursement.
• Assist Denial/Payment Variance teams by researching and resolving denials.
• Collaborate with coding, revenue integrity, patient access, and clinical departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Billing experience

Hospital billing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the Job:

The Hospital Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate billing, follow-up, and resolution of third-party payer claims including commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and government-assisted programs. This role ensures proper reimbursement by preparing, submitting, and monitoring claims, and resolving outstanding account balances. The AR Specialist serves as a representative between the hospital, payers, and other internal departments to promote efficient claims resolution and compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate and timely hospital facility claims (UB-04) using electronic and paper billing methods, ensuring correct assignment of revenue codes, modifiers, and service lines
• Perform account follow-up on outstanding facility balances, securing reimbursement in compliance with hospital policies, government regulations, and payer-specific billing rules (e.g., DRG, APC, OPPS methodologies)
• Assist Denial and Payment Variance teams by researching, analyzing, and resolving technical, clinical, and administrative denials specific to hospital claims, escalating complex issues when necessary
• Collaborate with coding, revenue integrity, patient access, and clinical departments to resolve charge capture, documentation, or registration issues that impact claim accuracy
• And more.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED required and/or equivalent experience of 2+ years in billing experience, Required

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
• 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
• And more!

Work Schedule:

7:00AM-3:30PM, 7:30AM-4:00PM, 8:00AM-4:30PM, 8:30AM-5:00PM, 9:00AM-5:30PM