Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Billing Companies need not apply. This is not a remote position. MUST LIVE WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE TO Flemington, NJ .

Established family / urgent care practice with three offices has part-time opportunities available. We are seeking a Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist to work in our Flemington Business office.

The AR Specialist is primarily responsible for working Accounts Receivable reports for assigned insurance payers, including all follow-up required in the process. This includes follow-up with insurance payers via phone or online regarding generated claim. The AR Specialist monitors the status of outstanding claims and files appeals as necessary, and may be responsible for claim creation.

Job responsibilities encompass activities related to the daily operations of the Billing Department including :

• Daily correction of primary / secondary insurance
• Appropriate documentation of follow-up notes on claims and patient accounts
• Upkeep of any daily spreadsheets required by supervisor
• Accurate and timely follow-up on accounts receivables for payers assigned
• Submission of appeals to insurance companies as needed

The ideal candidate will have :

Two or more years of billing / collections experience in a medical office

Experience with Electronic Practice Management systems (NextGen experience a plus)

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding

Ability to communicate well with others and excellent customer service skills

Good organization and time management skills

Proficiency in posting patient payments and understanding Explanation of Benefit reports from Insurance companies

Comfort with making collection calls to patients and business clients

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (email, Word, Excel)

Self-motivation and ability to be a team player

This position is expected to be 14-21 hours a week.

The starting pay range for this position is $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits Offered :

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Flexible Schedule