Overview:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Physician Billing, the A/R Specialist is responsible for detailed patient account management for assigned practice groups. In the role of A/R specialist, daily work activities include: Billing patient accounts to patients, third party, and governmental payors. A/R follow-up and collection of physician claims. Management of third party and governmental denials. Identification of self pay balances after insurance payments. Prompt secondary billing. Timely and accurate documentation of patient account collection status.

Responsibilities:

License Requirements: N/A • Certification Requirements: N/A • Age Specific Care Provided For: N/A • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: ••• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel ••• Microsoft Outlook ••• Meditech (if applicable to position) ••• Epic (if applicable to position) ••• Performance Manager/NetLearning Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. • Other Requirements: Must be able to work independently. Must be knowledgeable in data entry and filing duties. Must be able to use a variety of mechanical equipment such as copiers, Computers, facsimile machines and postage equipment. Must be able to communicate and/or process the knowledge, skills or abilities to effectively interact and are for the specific ages of patients served.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and Work Experience:

2 – 3 years experience in A/R management in hospital or physician group setting.

Previous experience with hospital / physician billing system preferred.

Previous experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

License Requirements:

N/A

Certification Requirements:

N/A

Age Specific Care Provided For:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Meditech (if applicable to position)

Epic (if applicable to position)

Performance Manager/NetLearning

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.

Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work independently.

Must be knowledgeable in data entry and filing duties.

Must be able to use a variety of mechanical equipment such as copiers, Computers, facsimile machines and postage equipment.

Must be able to communicate and/or process the knowledge, skills or abilities to effectively interact and are for the specific ages of patients served.