Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 3 months ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist II #Full Time #Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$23.69/hr - $32/hr
1+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is a top healthcare provider network seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to support ColumbiaDoctors, a large multi-specialty practice. The role involves following up on unpaid accounts with insurance companies and patients, ensuring timely resolution of claims and maintaining professional communication throughout the process.
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Responsibilities
Researches root issue of denial. Apply knowledge of payer policies to pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment
Reviews account history for continuous follow up
Addresses incoming correspondence and respond timely to ensure prompt resolution. Prepares correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary
Contacts insurance companies and/or patient/guarantor through phone contact, correspondence, online portals and other approved means to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals
Documents clearly in billing system the claim issue and course of action taken on every account worked
Performs charge corrections based on payer and institutional policies
Performs demographic and insurance coverage updates on account as appropriate and bill new insurance as appropriate
Performs other job duties as assigned and required
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED certificate is required
A minimum of 1 years' experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment
Candidate must demonstrate a 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/electronic billing systems preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding preferred
Previous experience in an academic healthcare setting 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
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