AR Specialist (remote)

Anne Arundel Dermatology•Owings Mills, MD

1d•$19 - $23•Remote

About The Position

Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its Revenue Cycle team. This remote position handles insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, and collections for open accounts receivable. The role involves working with commercial and government payers, analyzing EOBs and remits, identifying denial trends and common coding- or modifier-related issues, and collaborating with coding resources when additional review is needed. Candidates must reside in PA, MD, VA, NC, TN, GA, or FL. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The pay range is $19.00–$23.00 per hour, based on experience. Anne Arundel Dermatology describes its approach as providing intensive hands-on training and long-term career growth opportunities. The company was founded more than 50 years ago and reports having more than 250 clinicians and 110 locations across seven states.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in healthcare accounts receivable or revenue cycle.
Experience identifying and resolving insurance denials, including eligibility, authorization, medical necessity, and coding-related denials.
Ability to manage an individual work queue while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Working knowledge of common denial trends, including modifier-related denials such as Modifier 25, 59, and RT/LT, and payer-specific billing requirements.
Strong understanding of insurance denials, appeals, and claims follow-up processes.
Experience working with government and commercial payers.
Ability to analyze EOBs, remits, and claim details to determine appropriate next steps.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing productivity expectations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Residency in PA, MD, VA, NC, TN, GA, or FL.

Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of insurance follow-up and collections, including telephone calls and use of payer websites.
Identify root causes of denials, categorize denial reasons, and coordinate with clinics or management on process improvements.
Take ownership of performance and communicate consistently and promptly about issues affecting reimbursement.
Resolve complex or aged inventory, research payments, and handle payment recoups with minimal or no assistance; document collection activity accurately and thoroughly.
Review account information and relevant system applications to determine the appropriate next work activity.
Verify claim adjudication using appropriate resources and applications; contact patients by phone, electronically, or by letter to obtain additional information when needed.
Edit claims to meet billing compliance guidelines for electronic submission.
Manage individual work lists and inventory, complete reports, and resolve high-priority and aged inventory.
Stay informed about changes to procedures and laws for specific insurance carriers or payers.
Communicate payer, system, and escalated account issues to management and develop solutions.
Perform other duties assigned by management.