Medical Claims & AR Specialist - Payer Liaison

Lincare Holdings; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincare Holdings in Lenexa, KS seeks an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage payer communications, keep AR records current, and support interoffice communication to address denials and errors. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong communication with insurance payers.

The position requires a GED and demonstrates knowledge of insurance guidelines, with a professional, team-oriented approach to handling inquiries and assisting colleagues across the PACs.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• Past performance shows solid evidence of insurance qualifications and guidelines.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette and adequate oral and written communication skills.
• Shows effective multitasking skills.
• Positive and cooperative attitude in working and communicating with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of medical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contacts payers for medical claims status, followup denials, or partial payments.
• Obtains payer requirements for timely adjudication of claims.
• Verifies, adjusts, and updates Accounts Receivable (A/R) according to correspondence received from insurance company.
• Helps facilitate interoffice communication on error and denial trends.
• Researches credit balances and initiates refunds as required.
• Documents all activity in customer's computer account.
• Answers Accounts Receivable phone inquiries.
• Works assigned RBCO reports.
• Available to assist other PACs with questions or collection needs.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Team player / cooperative attitude

Knowledge of medical field

Insurance qualifications

Education

GED

Job description

Lincare Holdings in Lenexa, KS seeks an Accounts Receivable Associate to manage payer communications, keep AR records current, and support interoffice communication to address denials and errors. The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong communication with insurance payers.

The position requires a GED and demonstrates knowledge of insurance guidelines, with a professional, team-oriented approach to handling inquiries and assisting colleagues across the PACs.