Accounts Receivable Specialist

VieMed Careers•Lafayette, LA

30d

About The Position

This role involves managing patient accounts, processing payments, and ensuring accurate billing within the healthcare system. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will maintain knowledge of the patient database and billing system, handle daily deposits, and enter payments. A key aspect of the role is understanding medical Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and communicating effectively with management and colleagues to ensure smooth operations and patient benefit.

Requirements

Must be able to read an accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits).
Understand Insurance Medical and Payment Policies.
Two years minimum of medical billing required.
Superior organizational skills and time management.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work as part of a health care team.
Communication Proficiency.
Must be able to read accounting payment ledger as well as EOB (Explanation of Benefits).
Knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

DME experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and maintain knowledge of current patient database and billing system.
Exhibit proper phone etiquette and represent VieMed professionally.
Make daily deposits at the bank.
Enter patient and insurance payments into the billing system.
Read and understand medical EOBs (Explanation of Benefits).
Communicate appropriately and clearly to Manager and other superiors.
Establish and maintain effective communication and a good working relationship with co-workers for the patient's benefit.
Utilize initiative; strive to maintain a steady level of productivity; be self-motivated.
Manage and operate computer equipment safely and correctly.
Complete other duties as assigned within the time given.
Perform other tasks as instructed by the management team.
Report all concerns or issues directly to the Collections Manager and Supervisor.