Billing Specialist

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Billing Specialist IIThe AR Specialist II is responsible for managing the accounts receivable (AR) process within the revenue cycle. This role involves reviewing, processing, and following up on outstanding claims and payments to ensure timely reimbursement from insurance companies, consumers, and other third parties. The AR Specialist II works closely with various internal teams, including billing, coding, and clinical departments, to resolve discrepancies, address denials, and ensure compliance with regulations.The Accounts Receivable Specialist is accountable for daily operational tasks associated with revenue cycle accounts receivable. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for follow-up and timely and effectively managing requests from consumers, insurance primary, secondary, and tertiary payers, and clearing hours, and prepares all appeals and resolves all upfront edits and denials. Routinely monitors and processes monthly write-offs, charge corrections and reconciliation of claim files for assigned area of responsibility.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentCertification/LicensureNo specific certification or licensure requirementsExperience3 yrs Revenue Cycle Management requiredBilling, A/R, A/P experienceStrong Customer Service and communication skillsBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr