A/R Specialist (Medical Billing)

Under general supervision in a medical office setting, provides accurate and timely accounts receivable follow up and corrected claims resubmission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all A/R duties including but not limited to:
• Printing & working A/R report
• Call on unpaid accounts (insurance side).
• Familiarity with Insurance Portals
• Print claims, attach documents and complete inquiries (mailing and faxing to carriers)
• Responsible for account documentation
• Scan documents in appeal portion of account
• Assume responsibility for follow up on all outstanding accounts receivable.
• Prepare and submit provider inquiries and corrected claims to carriers for payment.
• Gathering and forwarding the carrier information for additional information necessary for claims payment.
• Responsible to maintain accurate and up to date system notes referencing A/R and outstanding claims.
• Assist patients in understanding their ledger, carrier payments and patient responsibility when called upon.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of work for review by department manager
• Perform non-essential duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years medical billing experience in a medical billing with the duties mentioned above.
• Extensive EMR experience, preferably MEDENT.
• Knowledge of medical insurances and claim correction requirements.
• Knowledge of WNY Healthenet, Connex, EPaces, Avality, and others.
• Familiarity with MCR and MCD Resubmission.
• Familiarity of electronic re-submissions.
• Microsoft office Knowledge, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling difficult clients/stressful situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• A/R billing: 3 years (Required)
• MEDENT: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Buffalo, NY 14221 (Required)

Work Location: In person