AR Specialist

Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist

A well-established healthcare organization in North Phoenix is hiring an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity. This is a hybrid role (mix of onsite and remote) ideal for an experienced medical A/R professional who enjoys denial resolution, payment posting, and ensuring accurate reimbursement.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Support daily medical office revenue cycle activities including basic coding support, data entry, patient registration, and claim review to resolve patient inquiries/disputes
• Post and apply insurance payments, patient payments, and insurance adjustments through accurate data entry
• Manage use of adjustment codes (contractual, non-contractual, bad debt) and ensure correct application
• Identify low reimbursements, determine when appeals are needed, and take action accordingly
• Research and resolve insurance denials using EOBs and A/R reports; review documentation and payer/contract/coding guidelines
• Prepare and submit written appeals when appropriate; document internal/external decisions, corrections, and resubmissions in the claims system
• Assist with secondary billing, follow-up on EOBs, and support aged/priority accounts
• Review and correct claims suspended by the billing system
• Identify and update accurate insurance information, redirect charges when needed
• Research discrepancies, prepare and process patient/insurance refunds
• Support follow-up and identification of billing issues for outstanding claims
• Stay current on billing/coding changes and ensure accurate reimbursement for services rendered
• Balance daily batches and reports; research and correct variances
• Respond to billing questions from payers and patients via phone and in-person interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in medical accounts receivable, payment posting, and insurance follow-up
• Strong knowledge of EOBs, denials, adjustments, appeals, and reimbursement workflows
• High attention to detail and comfort working in a high-volume environment
• Clear communication skills for payer/patient interactions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a revenue cycle team

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Range: $24–$33/hour (based on experience)
• Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Location: Hybrid (North Phoenix)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k match available
• Paid Time Off