Accts Receivable Spec Position Available In Orange, Florida

Accts Receivable Spec Magruder Eye Institute – 2.6 Orlando, FL Job Details Permanent |

Full-time Estimated:

$33.9K – $39.2K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Medicare Customer service Ophthalmology Mid-level ICD-10 Medical billing CPT coding Organizational skills Communication skills Under 1 year

Full Job Description Job Title:

Accounts Receivable Specialist Department/ Location:

Billing-555 Winderley Place Orlando, FL 32751 -travel not expected

Terms:

Permanent Position/ Full time/ M-F 8 hours daily/

Pre-approved Overtime Position Summary:

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, is responsible for collecting payments for outstanding accounts by researching denials, partial payments, and over-payments to reconcile patient accounts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Collect outstanding balances as quickly as possible by applying collection best practices as defined by management. Utilize worklist to target aged balances for collection to meet and maintain performance goals as set by management. Evaluate denials and partial payments to determine if further reimbursement is valid. Effectively participate during team meetings, payer discussions/meetings and conference calls/meetings as needed. Research and correct cash application of misapplied funds and payments on account for patient accounts as necessary. Identify and request adjustments to patient accounts as necessary, while following departmental procedures. Alert management to irregularities, patient trends and areas of concern. Maintain communication with direct manager and promptly follow-up with other departments as needed especially when seeking further information on denied claims. Works in conjunction with the front desk staff and surgical schedulers to ensure clean billing. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Participates in educational activities and attends monthly staff meetings. Manage and utilize time effectively, assist others within the department, to ensure department meets required service levels for improved customer satisfaction results. Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Assists in development and communication for key areas to improve accuracy and understanding of processes. Treat patients, physicians, co-workers and others with dignity and respect.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 1-year relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology. Possession of strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement. Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals. Thorough understanding of medical billing, third party payers, Medicare, and Medicaid. Working knowledge of CPT and ICD10 codes, HCFA 1500, UB40, HIPAA, billing, and insurance regulations. Ability to achieve team goals while demonstrating organizational values and utilizing resources responsibly. Ability to be proactive and take initiative. Exhibit high level of quality through attention to detail and monitoring work. Possession of strong organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgement.

Preferred Experience:

Prior insurance medical AR experience, ophthalmology preferred but not required. Customer service.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office setting.

Physical demands of position:

sitting, standing, walking, typing, phone communication, face to face conversation.