Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 2 months ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist I #Full Time #Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.39/hr - $28.29/hr
0+ years expColumbia University Irving Medical Center is a top healthcare provider network seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist I. This role is responsible for follow-up work to collect on open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties, ensuring professional communication throughout the process.
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Responsibilities
Research root issue of denial. Pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment
Review account history for continuous follow up
Address incoming correspondence. Prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary
Contact insurance companies/patient/guarantor to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals
Document claim issue for review
Escalate issues and problems to Supervisor as appropriate
Performs charge corrections
Perform demographic and insurance coverage updates on account and bill new insurance as appropriate
Perform other job duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED certificate is required
A minimum of 6 months' 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 and or other of 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
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