Insurance AR Specialist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


Job Summary


Our client is seeking an experienced Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. This role involves identifying and resolving issues with payor accounts, handling inquiries regarding past-due balances, and ensuring adherence to payment plans. The position also requires preparing reports, maintaining files, and providing excellent customer service to the practice.


Key Responsibilities

• Identify problem accounts with payors and resolve past-due accounts.
• Research inquiries regarding past-due balances and insurance guidelines.
• Resolve delinquent accounts and prepare payment plans.
• Prepare reports to identify and resolve accounts receivable issues.
• Collaborate with practices within the organization to obtain necessary documentation.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail as needed.
• Provide support for other team members during high-activity periods and assist while they are on vacation.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Insurance and Patient Accounts Receivable.
• Understanding of dental and medical insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dental experience is a plus.

Hours Per Week


40


Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language


This job requires compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity laws.


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.