Accounts Receivable Specialist/Collections

We are looking for an experienced accounts receivable specialist to join our group, a Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Practice.
This is an in-office position.
Working remote is not available.
We need a team member that can work independently and is a multitasker for a fast-paced environment.
You will work directly with both patients and insurance companies to bill and obtain payments.
Important responsibilities include using current medical billing procedures to create and submit medical claims, working directly with patients to collect balances, coordinating with insurance companies to resolve claim issues, and resolving denials.
History of experience in Ophthalmology and Surgical billing preferred.
*Qualifications* · 2 Years experience in Ophthalmology billing preferred but not required · Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance · Experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook), Adobe PDF, internet savvy · Strong knowledge of healthcare billing regulations and coding system (CPT, ICD-10) · Medical terminology · Billing experience working with commercial insurance, HMO, Medicare/Medi-Cal · Strong communication skills · Effective written communication skills · Multitasker · Effective time management/planning · Working remote is not available *Responsibilities* · Processing payments · Generating and maintaining accounts receivable reports/researching accounts · Identify discrepancies and perform root cause analysis on unpaid, over paid and under paid claims · Accurately utilize and enter the appropriate payment codes, adjustment codes, denial reasons from explanation of benefits · Reviewing and resolving short or over payments, researching payment withholds and credits · Contacting commercial insurances and Medicare · Compose appeal letters · Verify insurance and authorizations using a variety of online portals · Handling light collection and billing related calls · Contacting patients for collection resolution · Assisting billing supervisor with various projects as needed · Work weekends when needed Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $23.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * Office Work Location: In person