Insurance Collections Specialist

Insurance Collections SpecialistGastro Health is seeking a Full-Time Insurance Collections Specialist to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours.This role offers:A great work/life balanceNo weekends or evenings – Monday thru FridayPaid holidays and paid time offRapidly growing team with opportunities for advancementCompetitive compensationBenefits packageDuties you will be responsible for:Provides liaison between the providers of health care services, the patient, or other responsible persons, and revenue sources, to ensure the correctness of charges, a current record of all transactions, and account resolutionMaintains active communications with insurance carriers and third-party carriers until account is paid.Negotiates payment of current and past due accounts by direct telephone and written correspondence.Updates patient account informationMonitors and identifies payer denial trends and problem accounts; communicates patterns to supervisor.Runs a monthly aging report based on DOS and current A/R to identify accounts that require follow up.Manage all assigned worklist on a daily basis for assigned insurances.Utilize collection techniques to resolve accounts according to company's policies and procedures.Report any coding related denial to the Coding Specialist.Performs other duties including but limited to faxing information as required, generating retroactive authorization requests, and verifying medical eligibility.Conducts necessary research to ensure proper reimbursement of claims.Assist with special projects assigned by Billing Manager or SupervisorMinimum requirements:High school diploma or GED equivalent.At least 2 years' experience in insurance collections.Knowledge of medical terminology utilized in medical collections and billing (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS)Knowledge with letters of appeal.Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and Office products is required.Experience with HMO, PPO, and Medicare insurances.Must be able to read, interpret, and apply regulations, policies and proceduresWe offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees:MedicalDentalVisionSpending AccountsLife / AD&DDisabilityAccidentCritical IllnessHospital IndemnityLegalIdentity TheftPet401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employeesDiscretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employeesAdditionally, Gastro Health participates in a program called Tickets at Work that provides discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more.Gastro Health is the one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations throughout the country. Our team is composed of the finest gastroenterologists, pediatric gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and allied health professionals. We are always looking for individuals that share our mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our eligible employees.Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.We thank you for your interest in joining our growing Gastro Health team!