
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Ohio • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Examine denied and underpaid claims to determine reason for discrepancies
- Communicate directly with payers to follow up on outstanding claims, file appeals, resolve payment variances, and ensure timely reimbursement
- Maintain a thorough understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as payer specific requirements
- Document activity accurately including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other pertinent information
- Answer all incoming phone calls to the business line accepting payments, answering billing questions, assist patients with financial assistance
- Process patients statements monthly per policy
- Reviews all credit balances and processes as required by Medicare, Medicaid and all Third Party Payors
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED-Specialty/Major: Preferred Education: 2 Year/ Associate Degree Specialty Major: Accounting, Finance or related
- One year experience in medical collections or professional billing required
- Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge, ability to use standard office equipment and basic MSOffice software
- Problem solving skills related to account resolution
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in medical collections or professional billing preferred
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical collectionsprofessional billingaccount resolutionclaims processingpayment variance resolutiondocumentationfinancial assistance processing
Soft Skills
problem solvingcommunicationattention to detail
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAssociate Degree in AccountingAssociate Degree in Finance