Accounts Receivable Specialist

VieMed Healthcare•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing patient and insurance payments, including making daily bank deposits and accurately entering payments into the billing system. This role requires a thorough understanding of medical Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and insurance medical and payment policies. The specialist will maintain knowledge of the current patient database and billing system, communicate professionally with managers, supervisors, and co-workers, and ensure all tasks are completed with attention to detail and accuracy. The position also involves utilizing initiative, maintaining productivity, and making sound judgments within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Must be able to read 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
Knowledge of Excel

Nice To Haves

DME experience

Responsibilities

Learns and maintains knowledge of current patient database and billing system
Has proper phone etiquette and represents VieMed in a professional manner
Making daily deposits at the bank
Enters patient & insurance payments in the billing system
Able to read through and understand medical EOB (explanation of benefits)
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager, and other superiors
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organization and management of Secretary’s activities reflect due consideration for the needs of the facility and staff
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment, within the coordinator’s scope of practice
Manages and operates computer equipment safely and correctly
Completes other duties, as assigned within the time given
Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit.
Performs other task as instructed by management team
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Manager/Supervisor, and other superiors. Reports all concerns or issues directly to Collections Manager and Supervisor