AR Specialist - Onsite (ARSPC-04)

New Freedom's Career•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist is responsible for working directly with payers to ensure that payments are received in a timely manner. The A/R Specialist also identifies and resolves complex claims issues adversely impacting the revenue cycle management process, ensuring timely resolution through coordination, reconciliation, and effective denied claim management. The A/R Specialist follows internal and external policies and procedures, ensuring proper revenue is booked by monitoring payments, fee schedule changes, health plan reimbursement changes, and other aspects that impact revenue, cash collections, and adjustments. The A/R Specialist role requires an individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, meta-data skills, and an informal leadership ability to help effectively guide, delegate and support the A/R team.

Responsibilities

Oversee follow-up on back-end revenue cycle activities, including reimbursement issues, projects, escalations, and research
Reviews billing and claims for accuracy and completeness; submits claims and resolves payer issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with internal teams to obtain and analyze member information needed to support accurate billing in accordance with policies and protocols
Monitors and analyzes trends in charges, coding, collections, and accounts receivable; recommends and supports process, policy, and staffing improvements
Maintains current knowledge of payer rules, coding, billing regulations, compliance requirements, HIPAA, and other health information management standards
Communicates carrier rule changes and regulatory updates effectively across the department
Monitors health plan response files to ensure timely posting, appropriate follow-up, and accurate system processing
Analyzes system data and reports to ensure accurate reimbursement and identify opportunities for operational improvement
Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission

Benefits

Competitive pay – because your impact matters
Enhanced health insurance - wellness shouldn’t be a burden
$0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
$0 primary care co-pay
$2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage- to further support your health
Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability – for unexpected needs
Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
401(k) with company match – invest in your future while you invest in others
Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access – fuel your body and mind
Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more