What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead- AR Follow Up position at TEKsystems?
As the *AR Follow Up - Team Lead*
*If you're ready to explore the next step in your career:*
*You'll enjoy...*
*Career Opportunities* - Tons of growth opportunities for your career
*Standard Hours - *Monday-Friday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm - opportunity for an 8 hour shift between these hours of operation)
*Workplace Setting* - Onsite in Chesapeake, VA
*Competitive Pay* - $24.00-26.00/hr
*Expedited Interviews* - Access to additional Resume support and pre-interview questions
* *
*A day in the role...*
* These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
* Ensure effective and efficient work flow of the department
* Assist Patient Accounts management in the training and orientation of all new employees
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports that track the progress of the department's billing, follow up, and cash posting areas
* Complete special projects and analysis as assigned in a timely manner
* Maintain an extensive understanding of various insurances/requirements and stay abreast of changes
* Submit electronic and paper claims to appropriate insurance payers
* Follow up in a timely manner on unprocessed and/or unpaid claims until resolution is reached by working work queues
* Make phone calls, use the internet, or send emails per payer specifications to follow up on claims in question
* Enter and analyze information in billing system to record action in clear concise manner
* Ensure that all documentation is clear, concise, and to the point, but contains enough information for understanding of work performed and actions needed
* Ensure that the appropriate documentation, correspondence, emails, etc. are scanned into accounts for accurate documentation of work performed and status of the account
* Accurately post payments and adjustments as appropriate per billing and payment policies and procedures, payer explanation of benefits, and management guidelines
* Research credit balances to resolve accounts
* Understand and use the department computer system in an effective and proficient manner
* Main responsibilities according to the manager-
* Managing the staff work que and allocating work to the staff
* Toggle between ques and ATB --- aged trial balance (ATB has access to all of the data- pull into excel spreadsheets)
* Look at excel spreadsheet in ATB- get patient number, toggle back into EPIC, pull the patient up
* If someone is out for extended period of time - jump in and work the que
* Help the staff maneuver around - first escalation
* Work with the trainer - if something is going on with a specific payer - they are finding trends to work with trainer to help with teaching the team
* Manage work flow of the department
* Fin Thrive is the billing system
* EPIC is the EMR
* *
*Necessary Skills and Strengths:*
AR Follow Up | Review Denials | Medicaid Coverage | Insurance Payer Knowledge | Epic - EMR | Team Lead | EOB | Medical Billing
*Core Experience:*
* Accounts Receivable (5 years of experience)
* AR Follow Up
* Denied Claims
* Hospital Medical Billing
* Leadership experience in a medical administrative setting (2 years)
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.
*Application Deadline*
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
*If you're ready to explore the next step in your career:*
*You'll enjoy...*
*Career Opportunities* - Tons of growth opportunities for your career
*Standard Hours - *Monday-Friday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm - opportunity for an 8 hour shift between these hours of operation)
*Workplace Setting* - Onsite in Chesapeake, VA
*Competitive Pay* - $24.00-26.00/hr
*Expedited Interviews* - Access to additional Resume support and pre-interview questions
* *
*A day in the role...*
* These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
* Ensure effective and efficient work flow of the department
* Assist Patient Accounts management in the training and orientation of all new employees
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports that track the progress of the department's billing, follow up, and cash posting areas
* Complete special projects and analysis as assigned in a timely manner
* Maintain an extensive understanding of various insurances/requirements and stay abreast of changes
* Submit electronic and paper claims to appropriate insurance payers
* Follow up in a timely manner on unprocessed and/or unpaid claims until resolution is reached by working work queues
* Make phone calls, use the internet, or send emails per payer specifications to follow up on claims in question
* Enter and analyze information in billing system to record action in clear concise manner
* Ensure that all documentation is clear, concise, and to the point, but contains enough information for understanding of work performed and actions needed
* Ensure that the appropriate documentation, correspondence, emails, etc. are scanned into accounts for accurate documentation of work performed and status of the account
* Accurately post payments and adjustments as appropriate per billing and payment policies and procedures, payer explanation of benefits, and management guidelines
* Research credit balances to resolve accounts
* Understand and use the department computer system in an effective and proficient manner
* Main responsibilities according to the manager-
* Managing the staff work que and allocating work to the staff
* Toggle between ques and ATB --- aged trial balance (ATB has access to all of the data- pull into excel spreadsheets)
* Look at excel spreadsheet in ATB- get patient number, toggle back into EPIC, pull the patient up
* If someone is out for extended period of time - jump in and work the que
* Help the staff maneuver around - first escalation
* Work with the trainer - if something is going on with a specific payer - they are finding trends to work with trainer to help with teaching the team
* Manage work flow of the department
* Fin Thrive is the billing system
* EPIC is the EMR
* *
*Necessary Skills and Strengths:*
AR Follow Up | Review Denials | Medicaid Coverage | Insurance Payer Knowledge | Epic - EMR | Team Lead | EOB | Medical Billing
*Core Experience:*
* Accounts Receivable (5 years of experience)
* AR Follow Up
* Denied Claims
* Hospital Medical Billing
* Leadership experience in a medical administrative setting (2 years)
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.
*Application Deadline*
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $24 - $26
