Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistWe are looking for an experienced, detail oriented, and analytical Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our amazing team! If you are organized and self-motivated with strong communication and record keeping skills, then you're the person we're searching for!Your Role:The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for notifying established third party payers of all billed accounts by mail, telephone, or by email for the purpose of collection on all accounts. Duties include: billing, receiving payment, posting payment amounts to patients account, initiating collection proceedings.Responsibilities:Perform weekly billing for all facilities and schoolsBilling in accordance with state Medicaid's and third party commercial payer requirementsReceive payments and post amounts paid to patient accounts in patient's data base system.Communicate with facility personnel regarding patient's admissions, insurance, and authorizationsLocate and monitor overdue account.Contact commercial/state insurance companies to check on status of claims payments and write appeal letters for denial on claims.Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.Have a strong background in the workings of medical billing softwareKnowledge of the CMS Uniform Billing ManualComplete CMS 1500's and 1450'sBill claims with numerous state/commercial website portalsManage self-pay accounts.Familiar with multi- faceted Revenue and CPT codesPrepare adjustment and write off reportsMust understand "explanation of benefits" (EOB) reports from all payersKnowledge of commercial based payer contractsKnowledge of 837 billing and 835 remitsUnderstand workings of authorizationsAble to verify insurance benefits and calculate patient responsibilityKnowledge of Medicaid requirements ie: revenue codes/HIPAA codes.Prepare daily census for facilities and send reportsFollow-up on Secondary Billings, co-pays and deductiblesYou Must Have:A High School Diploma with 3+ years of direct medical billing experience or 1+ years of direct Medical Billing experienceExperience with acute hospital billing and collectionsExcellent communication, research, problem solving, and time management skillsHigh level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountabilityDetail orientedWhy work at Sequel?Medical, dental, vision and life insuranceCompany provided AD&D insuranceFlexible Spending ProgramEmployer matched 401kPaid time off and holiday payPaid Parental LeaveWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance ProgramOnsite fitness centerDaily Pay