Optum ยท 4 days ago
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$17.74/hr - $31.63/hr
2+ years expOptum is focused on improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for managing third party payer billing activities, ensuring timely claims filing, performing accounts receivable management, and following up on denials and non-payments.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Insurance billing follow-up in compliance with government rules and regulations
Submits, processes, and resolves claim rejections and denials
Verifies patient insurance eligibility for denial resolution
Completes the appeal process
Monitors and follows up on unpaid balances
Resolves issues and resubmits for payment
Utilizes resources to reconcile accounts
Performs demographic and insurance coverage updates on accounts and bills new insurance
Contacts insurance companies to obtain the status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals
Provides professional billing support
Assists in training and mentoring to ensure compliance of established processes
Provides education or feedback to operational sites and other departments within Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Participates in process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and customer service expectations
Monitors, identifies, and communicates trend analysis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED
Must be 18 years of age OR older
2+ years of experience in revenue cycle operations (ie: patient access)
Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm CST
Preferred
2+ years of experience with medical terminology and medical coding
1+ years of experience in billing follow up and denials
1+ years of experience with NextGen
1+ years of experience with cash reconciliation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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