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Patient AR Specialist
Patient AR SpecialistAmerican Vision Partners • Phoenix, AZ, US
Patient AR Specialist

Patient AR Specialist

American Vision Partners • Phoenix, AZ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

As a Patient A / R Specialist, you'll collects payments for an assigned segment of the Accounts Receivable and perform collection duties in accordance with established federal and state regulations. The Patient A / R Specialist is responsible for answering inbound patient phone calls and assisting with patient account questions.

Responsibilities

  • Follows-up with patients and ensures outstanding balances are paid
  • Makes calls to and takes calls from patients, discussing their account in detail
  • Ensures that patient statements are sent with accurate information on a daily basis
  • Works accounts for external collection action, after all other avenues of internal collection action has been exhausted
  • Take payments over the phone from patients as well as make payment arrangements if needed
  • Researches and prepares patient credits and coordinates with accounting to process approved refunds
  • Process bankruptcy notices according to company policy
  • Makes changes to demographic information as necessary in order to produce a clean patient statement
  • Performs all other assigned duties

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years medical billing experience
  • Ophthalmology background is a plus
  • Working knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines, and coding policies
  • Demonstrated computer and math skills
  • Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism
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