What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical A/R Specialist position at Basic Home Infusion?
Basic Home Infusion is a national home infusion company located in Wayne, NJ that is seeking a Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn in a fast growing company. *This is an in-office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm position*.
Position Overview:
Follow up of aging A/R of assigned payers. Responsible for handling all correspondence related to an insurance or patient accounts, contacting insurance carriers and patients as needed to secure maximum payment. Identify and report issues or trends to Management for review and assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Possess complete understanding of the billing/collection process to resolve outstanding claims.
- Follow-up on Accounts Receivable/Insurance Aging for claims aged past 45 days.
- Research and resolve accounts appearing on Delinquent Insurance report and Collection Ledger.
- Read and interpret Insurance Explanation of Benefits for proper adjustment and patient balances.
- Make appropriate decisions on accounts to be worked to maximize reimbursement.
- Handle submission of corrected claims and any claims rejected by assigned insurance payers.
- Dispute and/or appeal denied claims with frequent follow up with payers and/or patients on outstanding accounts.
- Escalate complex claims issues and/or trends directly to the Billing Director.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
- Cross training on other Billing positions including Insurance Verification, Authorizations, and Billing.
Skills/ Requirements:
- Customer service experience a plus, particularly in a healthcare related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Experience handling EOB’s and ERA’s
- Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, organize, trouble-shoot, and problem solve.
- Excellent time management skills and multitasking skills
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative, ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Must be comfortable working under tight deadlines and a demanding, fast pace environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Wayne, NJ 07470: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
