Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the Practice

Founded in 1974, West Coast Retina has become one of the nation’s most respected vitreoretinal practices. Our state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment services focus primarily on retinal detachments, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, along with an on-going roster of vitreoretinal based ophthalmic studies. West Coast Retina is rare in that it hosts a 2-year retina fellowship, and annual provider conferences with nationwide reach, allowing us to educate the next generation of high-caliber retina physicians.

Our 5 offices, across the Bay Area, provide extensible reach to our greater patient population, allowing them to obtain care without a costly and lengthy commute. Staff enjoys access to amazing benefits and support programs, as well as opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

Description

Under the direction of the Finance Director and Revenue Cycle Supervisor, responsible for the accurate billing and reconciliation of patient medical claims. As a trainee, the Specialist will learn the necessary foundation to successfully function in a medical billing office, including charge posting, claims scrubbing, payment reconciliation, account mediation, collections processing, and alternative coverage processing.

Responsibilities

• Check and correct bills and accounts for numerical accuracy and proper coding
• Verify forms and accounts for completeness and accuracy
• Assist patient with billing questions
• Review paid, denied, and rejected claims for accuracy and corrections
• Follow up on and resolve outstanding aged AR accounts
• Process appeals for denied claims
• Track and reconcile daily performance for the ‘Shift Report’
• Act as resource or subject matter expert for assigned payer coding and authorization preferences.
• Prepare HCFA billing to third-party insurances
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background-check
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Excellent communication skills
• WPM: 55

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods: often
• Must be able to walk/traverse: rarely
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs: never
• Dexterity
• Must be able to type: often
• Must be able to use a computer: often

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote