Physician AR Follow-Up & Denial Specialist

Wolcott, Wood and Taylor Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolcott, Wood and Taylor Inc. seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist – Physician AR to manage physician billing, follow up with payers, and resolve denials. You will analyze claims, correct errors, and work with patients on balances while maintaining thorough documentation in the billing system.

The role requires 3–5 years in healthcare AR or medical billing, with EPIC experience a strong plus. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential for accurate, timely reimbursements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of healthcare accounts receivable or medical billing experience.
• Experience with physician billing preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid and private payers; HIPAA aware.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on outstanding receivables with third-party payers and patients.
• Analyze and resolve denials and underpayments; identify root causes.
• Review claim edits, rejections and denials; resubmit as needed.
• Respond to patient inquiries regarding balances and billing.
• Maintain documentation of collection activities in the billing system.
• Escalate complex issues to AR Manager as needed.
• Assist with audits and compliance projects.
• Ensure compliance with payer regulations and HIPAA requirements.
• Collaborate with billing/coding teams to fix errors and prevent denials.

Skills

Medical billing

Denial management

Communication

Customer service

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Wolcott, Wood and Taylor Inc. seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist – Physician AR to manage physician billing, follow up with payers, and resolve denials. You will analyze claims, correct errors, and work with patients on balances while maintaining thorough documentation in the billing system.

The role requires 3–5 years in healthcare AR or medical billing, with EPIC experience a strong plus. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential for accurate, timely reimbursements.