Revenue Cycle Specialist l - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Athletico; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental & Vision

PTO

Job summary

Athletico is seeking a Revenue Cycle Specialist to help ensure timely responses to internal and external customers while supporting day-to-day billing operations.

You will work as part of a multi-departmental team to resolve payer issues, research account activity, and maintain accuracy in the revenue cycle system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of revenue cycle experience, plus working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of revenue cycle experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Revenue Cycle systems, Microsoft Office, HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate across departments to answer billing inquiries.
• Provide revenue cycle support for day-to-day operations.
• Process and follow up on payer issues with various entities.
• Research and resolve straightforward account activity.
• Communicate billing methods and resolve customer concerns.
• Support flow of accounts through the revenue cycle.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the revenue cycle system.

Skills

Revenue cycle systems

Microsoft Office

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission

Extraordinary people improving lives.

Position Summary

Ensures optimum reimbursement and works improve the day-to-day operations of the revenue cycle.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely responses to internal and external customers.
• Works as part of a multi-departmental team to provide answers to billing inquiries.
• Provides a variety of revenue cycle support services in connection to day-to-day operations.
• Processes and follows up on payer issues with various entities for completion.
• Researches and resolves straightforward account activity.
• Provides communication on the methods and principles used for billing to the customers and resolve concerns.
• Participates in the flow of the account throughout the revenue cycle process.
• Maintains accuracy and integrity of the revenue cycle system and accounts therein.
• Collectively works with team to meet organizational targets.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma required
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of revenue cycle experience preferred
• Certification/Licensure:
  • None required
• Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Revenue Cycle systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to understand and follow HIPAA regulations

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Ability to fulfill office activities including but not limited to remain stationary for extended periods of time (i.e., while working at a desk), stoop/kneel/crouch, travel around the office, communicate with others (verbal and written), and use fine motor skills including fine hand manipulation and keyboarding.
• Ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Consistent with standard office environment, noise level is low with little to no extraordinary environmental factors.

Additional Benefits Offered With This Full-time Position

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• PTO (accruing starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary .

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD $19.75/Hr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD $21.00/Hr.