Insurance AR Specialist

Astera Cancer Care; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OneOncology is seeking an Insurance AR Specialist to manage monthly accounts receivable, follow up for resolution, and coordinate with patients, physicians, and insurers to ensure timely payments.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in medical collections, familiarity with oncology coding, and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid policies. This role supports remote work and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical collections.
• Radiation Oncology/Proton experience a plus.
• Expertise in Medicare/Medicaid policies related to medical billing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews monthly AR and follows up for resolution.
• Documents collection activity and prepares daily reports.
• Maintains knowledge of oncology coding and carrier requirements.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, and insurance companies to secure payments.
• Collaborates with other departments to gather necessary information.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Medical collections

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

## Insurance AR SpecialistApplylocations: United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000024528OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision.Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve.**Job Description:****Role Summary:**This role reviews monthly accounts receivables, follow up for resolution, insurance contact and claim re-files when necessary. Responsible for all aspects of insurance management of assigned payers including follow-up, research, and problem resolutions. The individual will need to have expertise in medical billing and collections, as well as a strong understanding of insurance reimbursement processes and regulations related to proton therapy, radiation therapy, and radiology services. The successful candidate will work closely with patients, physicians, and insurance companies to ensure that accurate and timely payments are received, and outstanding balances are collected.**Responsibilities:*** Works and/or maintains every account in the assigned AR in the 60+ day categories. Reviews EOBs within a two-week turnaround.* Documents accurate collection activity in the collection tracking notes.* Evaluates status of accounts and prioritizes collection action (letters, phone calls, staff assistance).* Calls on outstanding balances due from carriers in a timely manner.* Telephone, interview, and counsel patients on outstanding self-pay balances.* Responds to incoming telephone or mail inquiries in a prompt, timely manner.* Completes write-off adjustment forms for accounts needing necessary adjustments and turns in to supervisor with appropriate documentation attached.* Maintains collection logs for distribution to other teams for use in identifying areas needing attention/correction.* Advises supervisor of any unusual collection accounts as they become delinquent or are in question.* Prepares daily user reports for supervisor review and filing along with appropriate notes/documentation.* Works with other departments to gather necessary information for proper account work/collection activity.* Maintains a complete understanding of HCPCS/ICD/CPT oncology coding and specific carrier requirements/knowledge.* Additional responsibilities may be assigned to help drive our mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer.**Required Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent required* Bachelor’s degree preferred* Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical collections required, preferably in an Oncology healthcare setting* Radiation Oncology/Proton experience a plus* Expertise in insurance policies and regulations related to medical billing, including Medicare and Medicaid**Essential Competencies:*** Attendance is an essential job function.* Detailed knowledge of billing, HCPCS, CPT and ICD codes* Previous commercial collections experience preferred* Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues, demonstrating initiative, mature judgment and customer service orientation.* Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.* Exceptional Multi-tasking, organizational skills and superb attention to detail.* Strong analytical skills* Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.* Excellent customer service skills.* Proficient in the use of end-user computer applications regarding productivity (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), database and patient billing and other medical information systems.* Ability to operate various types of office equipment.* Must possess high degree of professionalism and adaptability.#LI-REMOTE