Associate Accounts Receivable Representative

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values : Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will . Responsibilities *** This position will cover CA facilities. The work schedule will be Monday - Friday from 11:30am - 8pm EST / 10:30am - 7pm CST / 8:30am - 5pm PST *** The Associate Accounts Receivable Representative will work in the Accounts Receivable, or A/R department, within our regional business office and will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting; following up with insurance companies and/or third party payers to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate and timely. This role is a vital position in the revenue cycle process. The ‘A/R Rep’ will function within the Center’s policies and procedures, support SCA Values, SCA Vision and SCA Mission. In return, we offer a great benefits package including health and dental insurance options, PTO, 401K, and more. All of which begin on your first day of employment. Specifically, you will work in the Accounts Receivable, or A/R department, within our regional business office and will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting; following up with insurance companies and/or third party payers to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate and timely. You will: Ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate Responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting Accurate and timely follow up and resolution for all accounts receivable. Meeting and maintaining cash collection metrics and goals Effectively and independently handles second level reimbursement issues, contracted and non-contracted denials for serviced before and after procedures This is a fast-paced environment, which requires attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and professional behavior and a focus that extends to patients, clients and other departments. Works closely with payer provider relations representatives Contacting insurance companies by email and/or phone to collect payments Handles contracted and non-contracted; HMO, PPO, EPO, POS, Worker’s Com., self-pay and third-party reimbursement issues. Works all denials and corrected claims collaborating with the biller and/or Business Office Manager, insurance payers and/or patients on past due accounts Primary functions are credit balance management, patient balance resolution and non-patient (insurance) resolution Work closely with insurance companies and third-party payers to collect revenue for surgical services performed. This role is primarily focused on collecting payments from insurance companies as opposed from collecting from self-payers/individuals. Qualifications Requirements for our roles: High School Diploma or GED Must have recent Healthcare Denials and appeals experience Must have familiarity with EOB and reading medical policies from payers Must have Healthcare experience USD $22.00/Hr. USD $27.00/Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sca-Health-