Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: Bauer's Intelligent Transportation, Inc.
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Central Billing Office - Mesquite, TX
Description
Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team. As an AR Specialist, you will be an integral part of a dynamic organization experiencing growth. With 20 North Texas locations and 58 providers we are looking for super stars to join our growing team. This is an on-site only opportunity (not remote).
Join a team dedicated to a singular mission: To give our patients excellent care and treatment of urological disorders, and to deliver that care courteously, caringly and efficiently.
About the job
The AR Specialist is responsible for invoicing, supporting collection efforts, maintaining accurate records, and reviewing account discrepancies. The Accounts Receivable Specialist interacts with patients and internal employees to resolve AR related issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties
+ Reviews reports, identifies denied claims, researches and resolves issues, may perform a detailed reconciliation of accounts, and resubmits claim to payer
+ Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current
+ Works with co-workers to resolve payment and billing errors
+ Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status
+ Recommends accounts for collection or write-off
+ Verifies existing patients have necessary referral and/or authorization documentation prior to appointment date
+ Contacts and follows up with patients physician for any missing or incomplete documentation
+ Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations
+ Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints
+ Contacts third party payors to resolve payor issues, expedite claim processing, and maximize medical claim reimbursement
+ Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations
+ Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to patient records
+ Performs other duties as requested or assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ High School diploma or equivalent required
+ Minimum four (4) years combined medical billing and payment experience required
+ Urology and medical terminology
+ EMR Experience, NextGen is a plus
+ Demonstrate knowledge of medical coding
+ Demonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required
+ Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines
COMPETENCIES
+ Uses Technical and Functional Experience
+ Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry
+ Accesses and uses resources when appropriate
+ Demonstrates Adaptability
+ Handles day to day work challenges confidently
+ Is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change

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