What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist--On-Site position at Integrated Pain Associates?
Company Description
IPA Management Partner's, LLC is a privately owned Medical Billing and Administrative Company that oversees medical accounts within Central Texas. Our Billing Team is composed of charge posters, payment posters and account receivable specialists. We are team oriented and are looking to bring on a candidate who is looking to expand their medical billing knowledge and who wants to be part of a thriving team.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Possess and apply thorough knowledge of collections and the ability to apply that knowledge to all aspects of patient accounts including insurance, billing, and collection processes. They Identify problem accounts and review accounts for discrepancies and potential issues. The AR Specialist will also contact insurance companies to resolve claims not paid in a timely manner, identify coding or billing issues from EOB's and work to correct errors. The AR Specialist is responsible for researching and resolving claim related issues in order to receive maximum profitability for clients. Also reviews the claims to make sure that payer specific billing requirements are met, follows-up on billing, determines and updates accounts as necessary
Responsibilities and Duties
- Acute appeals/denials/collections experience gained in a medical setting
- Analyze EOB denials and determine steps necessary to correct claims
- Audit and resolve accounts with credit balances
- Audit and resolve accounts with outstanding balances and determines disposition of delinquent accounts
- Perform necessary rebilling or adjusting on accounts
- Finalize invoices that do not have any discrepancies
- Document all conversations and billing transactions in the management system
- Contact customers or business partners to notify them of overdue payments and documented debts collected.
- Proven ability to manage multiple clients at a time while paying strict attention to detail
- Other duties as assigned
You will love it here if you have:
- Minimum of three years’ experience working underpayments/denials, or prior experience as a Healthcare Insurance Collector, Patient Account Representative or related experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Payer relations background
- Knowledge of commercial collections. VA, Tricare, Medicare and Medicaid collection knowledge a plus
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and analytical experience
- Understands medical terminology and medical coding terminology
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong attention to detail and goal oriented
- Maintain strict confidentiality; adhering to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations
- Proven account management or other relevant experience in credentialing, medical billing and coding industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and electronic e-mail systems
- In-depth knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, insurance reimbursement methods, the claims appeal process, understanding of managed care contracts and payments.
Working conditions
- Operates computers, scanners, telephones, and additional office equipment.
- Work a full 8 hour shift in an office medical setting.
- Must wear appropriate dress code attire in accordance to company policy and procedures.
- Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Minimal lifting required with maximum of 50 lbs.
Benefits
- 3 Medical plans to choose from
- 2 Dental plans to choose from
- A Vision Plan
- The company provides life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Options to increase Life and AD&D insurance for yourself and your family
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Freshbenies (Telemedicine, Behavioral Health and medical bill auditing and redirection of medical care via Advocacy)
Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 05:00
Friday: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM (Hours may vary)
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 05:00
Friday: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM (Hours may vary)
Bi-lingual is preferred.
Integrated Pain Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or disability.
