Accounts Receivable Specialist - Medical Office Job at Florida Heart Associates

Florida Heart Associates Fort Myers, FL 33907

Florida Heart Associates is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing large cardiology practice that offers opportunities for growth and advancement. The A/R Specialist will review aged accounts for anomaly; work with insurance company representatives and co-workers to resolve open accounts and ensure a positive cash flow; prepare appeals and respond to patient inquiries. Initiates patient contact to collect past due balances via cycle statements, letters, and telephone. Establishes monthly payment plans with patients.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience with medical insurance benefits.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Review EOB’s for denials/rejections/anomalies in payment within 48 hours of receipt
  • Review medical insurance claims for resolution and payment
  • Research, compile and respond to documentation requests from insurance carriers in a timely basis finding resolution to open account balances
  • Systematically work accounts receivable to improve and reduce A/R days
  • Perform various collection actions including contacting insurance companies and/or patient by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims
  • Reviewing claims rejections/denial submit appeals for unpaid claims
  • Prepare appeals when appropriate and file to insurance timely
  • Work with insurance company reps to get claims resolved
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervising manager.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to interpret rules and regulations set by Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial payers
  • Familiarity with insurance companies processes and nuances in regard to claim adjudication
  • Knowledge of insurance billing and reimbursement, working knowledge of medical terminology and CPT codes, ICD-9/ICD-10
  • Previous denials management experience preferred
  • In-depth understanding of explanation of benefits (EOBs)
  • Working knowledge of computerized medical management systems and/or web based programs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills including verbal and written communication
  • Extremely organized and detail oriented with the ability to work on multiple competing priorities
  • Ability to work within a team setting and independently
  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
  • Computer literate
  • Knowledge of business office procedures

Florida Heart Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to be a drug and tobacco free organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • medical insurance benefits: 3 years (Preferred)
  • ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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