Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider network, and they are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist I. This role is responsible for collecting on open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties, requiring effective communication and follow-up skills.
Responsibilities
- Research root issue of denial. Pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment
- Review account history for continuous follow up
- Address incoming correspondence. Prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary
- Contact insurance companies/patient/guarantor to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals
- Document claim issue for review
- Escalate issues and problems to Supervisor as appropriate
- Performs charge corrections
- Perform demographic and insurance coverage updates on account and bill new insurance as appropriate
- Perform other job duties as required
Skills
- High school graduate or GED certificate is required
- A minimum of 6 months' experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment
- Candidate must demonstrate a strong customer service and patient focused orientation and the ability to understand and communicate insurance benefits explanations, exclusions, denials, and the payer adjudication process
- Experience in Epic and or other of electronic billing systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding
- Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting
Benefits
- The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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