Healthcare AR Specialist: Revenue Recovery & Payer Liaison

The Accounts Receivable Representative will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting; following up with insurance companies and/or third party payers to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate and timely. This is a fast-paced environment, which requires attention to detail, accountability, teamwork and professional behavior. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with insurance companies and third-party payers to collect revenue for surgical services performed Contact insurance companies by email and/or phone to collect payments Handle contracted and non-contracted; HMO, PPO, EPO, POS, Worker’s Comp, Self-Pay and Third-Party reimbursement issues Work all denials and corrected claims , collaborating with the Biller and/or Business Office Manager, insurance payers and/or patients on past due accounts Manage credit balances Patient balance resolution and non-patient (insurance) resolution Ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate Responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting Accurate and timely follow up and resolution for all accounts receivable Meeting and maintaining cash collection metrics and goals KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES Ability to take ownership and leads by example. Ability to contribute in a cross-functional collaborative environment. Ability to learn quickly and work independently. Self-motivated with the attitude and ability to be successful as part of a team. REQUIREMENTS High School diploma of equivalent Ideally two or more years’ experience working specifically in medical insurance collections, billing and/or accounts receivable. Experience with medical billing software and applications Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and health insurance billing Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Customer service and patient service focus Ability to multi-task, think critically and solve problems Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Apply for this job First name Last name Email address Location Phone number Resume Attach resume Attach another file Attach file Are you legally eligible to work in the US? Yes No Have you ever received sanction, been on probation, or had limitation places on any of your professional licenses or registrations? Yes No Have you ever been excluded from federal programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) or convicted of a criminal offense related to providing healthcare services? Yes No Have you ever worked for a staffing agency on an assignment at KU MedWest? If yes, please provide the name of the staffing agency, and dates. By applying, I agree to keep all KU MedWest information confidential, affirm my answers are true, allow investigation, and understand employment is at-will and contingent on a drug test. I agree I do not agree Have you ever been employed by KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery