Adecco has a great opportunity for an Medical Billing & Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist position located in San Antonio, TX. Pay rates starting at $21.00 p/hr. working Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. This position is an in office position and not a remote position.
Qualifications
2+ years medical billing and/or collections experience in a physician's or other medical facility setting
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and be a team player
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of governmental insurance plans (Medicare Part B and C, Medicaid and associated advantage plans, Tricare, etc.) and commercial insurances (PPO, HMO, EPO, HRA, etc.)
Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
Understanding of HIPPA guidelines
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Work Hours, Travel Requirements
Travel to medical offices may be necessary for the purpose of providing benefit education
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Responsibilities
The Insurance & Patient AR Specialist is tasked with overseeing all aspects of medical accounts receivable collections for a physician medical group
They hold responsibility for following up on claim denials from all assigned insurance payers, resolving billing issues, and addressing inquiries from patients and clinic staff
Utilizing effective collection techniques, the Billing Specialist ensures that accounts receivable remain current, actively monitoring delinquent payments and taking appropriate actions to rectify such instances
In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of the company while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time
Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality
Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity
Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent
Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes
Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, and your work.
Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently
Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement
Follows up insurance billing to ensure prompt receipt of payments
Demonstrates professionalism in interactions with patients and insurance companies regarding sensitive financial matters, actively working to recapture unpaid balances
Receives and resolves patient billing inquiries promptly, initiating adjustment requests as necessary to address any discrepancies
Proactively follows up on all zero payment explanations of benefits, exploring all available options to obtain claim payments
Conducts monthly reviews of assigned accounts, identifying inconsistencies and correcting errors as needed, ensuring accuracy
Provides comprehensive support for inquiries related to accounts, offering assistance and guidance to stakeholders
Conducts thorough research on billing issues and follows up with all relevant parties to achieve resolution
Initiates payer and/or patient refund requests for overpayments after conducting necessary research to validate the refund eligibility
Initiates debt write-off requests in accordance with established policies and procedures, adhering to regulatory guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and as needed to complete projects
This job operates in an office setting
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required
Job description
Job Purpose
The Insurance & Patient AR Specialist is tasked with overseeing all aspects of medical accounts receivable collections for a physician medical group. They hold responsibility for following up on claim denials from all assigned insurance payers, resolving billing issues, and addressing inquiries from patients and clinic staff. Utilizing effective collection techniques, the Billing Specialist ensures that accounts receivable remain current, actively monitoring for delinquent payments and taking appropriate actions to rectify such instances.
Culture and Values Expectations
As a Billing Specialist you are expected to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time.
Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent.
Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes.
Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, and your work.
Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently.
Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Follows up on insurance billing to ensure prompt receipt of payments.
Demonstrates professionalism in interactions with patients and insurance companies regarding sensitive financial matters, actively working to recapture unpaid balances.
Receives and resolves patient billing inquiries promptly, initiating adjustment requests as necessary to address any discrepancies.
Proactively follows up on all zero payment explanations of benefits, exploring all available options to obtain claim payments.
Conducts monthly reviews of assigned accounts, identifying inconsistencies and correcting errors as needed, ensuring accuracy.
Provides comprehensive support for inquiries related to accounts, offering assistance and guidance to stakeholders.
Conducts thorough research on billing issues and follows up with all relevant parties to achieve resolution.
Initiates payer and/or patient refund requests for overpayments after conducting necessary research to validate the refund eligibility.
Initiates debt write-off requests in accordance with established policies and procedures, adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience
2+ years medical billing and/or collections experience in a physician's or other medical facility setting
Must be able to multi-task, meet deadline and be a team player
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a recognized course of study for billing and coding is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of governmental insurance plans (Medicare Part B and C, Medicaid and associated advantage plans, Tricare, etc.) and commercial insurances (PPO, HMO, EPO, HRA, etc.)
Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
Understanding of HIPPA guidelines
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with EMR software (eClinicalWorks preferred, but not required)
Work Hours, Travel Requirements
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and as needed to complete projects.
Travel to medical offices may be necessary for the purpose of providing benefit education.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
What's in this for you?
Pay starting at $21.00 p/hr.
Benefits after
Adecco provides one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry for contract workers. Benefits are available to you as a contractor after one week of employment.
Click on apply now for immediate consideration for this, Medical Billing & Insurance Accounts Receivable Specialist position in San Antonio, TX!
Pay Details: $21.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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