Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: Norfolk, VA Work Shift: First (Days) Overview: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is accountable for daily operational tasks associated with revenue cycle accounts receivable. Position Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for follow-up and timely and effectively managing requests from patients, insurance primary, secondary, and tertiary payers, and clearing hours, and prepares all appeals and resolves all upfront edits and denials. Routinely monitors and processes monthly write-offs, charge corrections and reconciliation of claim files for assigned area of responsibility. Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM (ET). Minimum Requirements: 3+ years' insurance claims or medical billing experience required. Diploma/Certification in medical Insurance Billing and Coding, in lieu of the years of experience. Epic strongly preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent Sentara Benefits As the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Health was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers. We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement funds with matching contribution Supplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among others Work Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great deals Opportunities for further advancement within our organization Please Note: The yearly Flu Vaccination is required for employment. Note: Sentara Health offers employees comprehensive health care and retirement benefits designed with you and your family's well-being in mind. Our benefits packages are designed to change with you by meeting your needs now and anticipating what comes next. You have a variety of options for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits as well as Paid Time Off in the form of sick time, vacation time and paid parental leave. Team Members have the opportunity to earn an annual flat amount Bonus payment if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Healthcare