[Remote] Accounts Receivable Specialist - Digitech - Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bound Tree Medical is part of the Sarnova Family of companies and specializes in advanced billing and technology services for the EMS transport industry. The AR Management Specialist role involves supporting insurance and patient billing to ensure prompt and accurate payments to clients and providers.
Responsibilities
- Make telephone calls to patients, hospitals, insurance companies, facilities, and attorneys as needed to research claims or obtain additional insurance information
- Contact insurance carriers to inquire about the status of past-due accounts
- Meet or exceed defined productivity and quality standards
- Document details of activity on each account in the claims processing system
- Follow up on self-pay accounts, including contacting patients by telephone to inquire about insurance coverage or establish payment plans
- Maintain workflow to keep aging accounts at a minimum by following up on unpaid claims daily
- Follow up on accounts that have reached collections to ensure they have been fully worked before referral to an external collection agency
- Follow up on any assigned special projects designated by the Manager
- Perform quality checks on assigned claims
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all assignments
- Perform job responsibilities and tasks according to company standards, as well as state and federal guidelines
- Demonstrate the highest level of compliance with all laws and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA
- Ensures consistent adherence to company attendance policies
- Additional job duties as assigned
Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare claims processing, billing, or accounts receivable
- Hands-on experience preparing and submitting insurance appeals, including understanding remittance advices, payer denial codes, and payer timely filing limits
- Familiarity with ICD-10, HCPCS, and general medical terminology
- Proficiency with various web platforms, including billing software and payer portals
- Prior customer service experience with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments and team members
- Basic computer knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office
- Strong customer service skills and experience
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Strong investigative and research skills, with the ability to resolve complex billing issues
- Effective critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, adaptive environment with minimal supervisor
- Ability to independently manage all aspects of the job role including required goals and business practices in a remote environment
- EMS billing experience strongly preferred; experience in other medical specialties will be considered
Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan
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