Medical Billing AR Specialist - Claims Follow‑Up & Denials

In-Office/Onsite Position Medical Billing (Insurance Payors) - Account Receivables Claims Follow-up & Denial Overview Employment Type : Full Time Benefits : M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays SCOPE: Under general supervision, responsible for the accurate and timely collections of "Medical Billing Insurance Payors" AR receivable accounts, analysis, and trending as well as researching and resolving any issues or discrepancies. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Northwest Cancer Centers is the most advanced oncology group in Northwest Indiana. Our physicians have combined decades of experience and received their training at highly acclaimed research institutions both nearby in Chicago and across the world. Our Gynecologic Oncology team offers an integrative approach to the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of women cancers. Our focus as physicians is to give you the right diagnosis and guide you as medical experts. We take pride in using a comprehensive approach towards our patients’ health. We believe that long-term care after cancer treatment is as important as your current treatment. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for accurate and timely collections of all medical receivables to ensure the lowest accounts receivable possible and optimal reimbursement. Resolves Account Receivable issues by contacting practice's to research and respond to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Obtains assistant to resolve complex inquiries, in order to discuss and learn. Performs medical revenue and Account Receivable reconciliation. Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities and communicates regulatory and industry standards to employees. Reviews and processes transactions between the company and its customers, in accordance with company policies and procedures Maintains frequent contact with internal and external customers in order to address all payment issues. Establishes credit limits after review of practice financial statements and metric ratios. May coordinate facilities and office management functions including payroll. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(2) years of Medical Billing Insurance Payers A/R experience required. Bachelors degree in Business Administration or equivalent required. Proficiency with computer systems and MicroSoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with business office staff, management and physician practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr The US Oncology Network