RCM Billing & Collections Specialist

AEG Vision•Alton, IL

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to create claims invoices to 3rd party insurance carriers for commercial products and to monitor aging to ensure proper and timely payment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
1 year AR experience with 3rd party billing
Knowledge of insurance billing processes
Entry level PC skills in MS Windows, Word and Excel
Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively speak with coworkers, and prepare concise and accurate reports
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individual

Responsibilities

Responsible for correcting claim data in Acuity Logic system prior to billing for specified plans
Responsible for submitting both paper and electronic claims in Acuity Logic for specified plans to 3rd party carriers timely
Responsible for submitting manual vouchers and invoices to plans that don’t accept claim forms in a timely manner
Maintain and report personal KPI data to Manager on a weekly basis
Responsible for interpreting and following up on claim denials from 3rd Party carriers for specified plans
Responsible for monitoring the aging of specified plans to ensure prompt and accurate payment for specified plans
Develops expertise in specific plans assigned to the position and acts as a department and company resource for questions relating to billing of these plans
Assist AR Manager and Commercial Claim Supervisor on special projects as needed.
Communicates all system, site, and billing company issues to the AR Manager on a timely basis to allow management oversight and proper resource planning
Be a resource for retail units for questions relating to billing
Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which will deliver quality, cost savings, and/or profitability improvements within the department and / or across the organization