Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 4 months ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist III #Full Time #Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$27.88/hr - $36.06/hr
2+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is a top healthcare provider network that offers administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. The Accounts Receivable Specialist III is responsible for collecting on open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties, assisting with complex cases, and ensuring professional communication at all times.
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Responsibilities
Handle complex and high-dollar cases/accounts
Determine resolution, research the root issue and pursue a course of appeal or follow-up to obtain payment
Address incoming correspondence and prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor
Contact insurance companies/patients/guarantors to obtain the status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals
Document claim issue and course of action taken
Elevate billing and collection problems to Supervisor as needed
Perform charge corrections
Review account history for third-party sponsorship
Assist supervisor/manager with any assigned functions
Assist with training support of new hires
Perform demographic/insurance coverage updates on the account and bill new insurance as appropriate
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED certificate is required
A minimum of 2 years experience in a physician billing or third-party payor environment
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand and navigate contracts, insurance benefits, exclusions, and other billing requirements as well as claim forms, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and compliance program regulations
Candidate must demonstrate strong customer service and patient-focused orientation and the ability to understand and communicate insurance benefits explanations, exclusions, denials, and the payer adjudication process
Preferred
Experience in Epic and or other electronic billing systems is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and procedure coding is preferred
Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred
Benefits
Healthcare
Paid Time off
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Columbia University Irving Medical Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (433)
2024 (353)
2023 (333)
2022 (370)
2021 (283)
2020 (221)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Donna Lynne
Senior Vice President and COO
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