Accounts Receivable Specialist

AR Specialist 

Position Summary: Provide timely and accurate billing of medical and dental claims to various medical and dental insurance carriers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all bills for accuracy. 

• Enter insurance information provided by patients. 

• Review and correct insurance information for existing patients as needed. 

• Submit bills to the various insurance carriers utilizing electronic billing if possible. 

• Assist in maintaining files for biopsy and lesion billing. 

• Assist in reviewing and working electronic billing reports. 

• Scan and file financial information, EOBs and any other documents as needed 

• Respond to insurance mail requests as needed and in a timely manner 

• Answer telephone calls from patients and insurance companies regarding accounts 

• Answer questions from office staff regarding patient accounts, insurance benefits, and any other questions as needed 

• Provide information or reports to administration regarding billing issues with any insurance companies 

• Print various reports from practice management software 

• Write occasional letters to respond to insurance company requests 

• Write occasional insurance appeal letters 

• Participate in training 

• Back up other accounts receivable positions 

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Must be detail-oriented 

• Must maintain professionalism at all time 

• Must maintain training/ continuing education requirements 

• Ability to function in fast paced and/ or stressful work environment 

• Must adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelines 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma. 

• Experience in claims processing 

• Previous experience in a medical/dental billing environment preferred 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged standing and walking 

• Frequent bending and twisting 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA, HSA)
• Tuition Assistance
• Continuing Education
• Annual Scrub Allowance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & 6 Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Bereavement Leave
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources