Job Description
Job Description
Overview
As a Patient A / R Specialist, you'll collects payments for an assigned segment of the Accounts Receivable and perform collection duties in accordance with established federal and state regulations. The Patient A / R Specialist is responsible for answering inbound patient phone calls and assisting with patient account questions.
Responsibilities
- Follows-up with patients and ensures outstanding balances are paid
- Makes calls to and takes calls from patients, discussing their account in detail
- Ensures that patient statements are sent with accurate information on a daily basis
- Works accounts for external collection action, after all other avenues of internal collection action has been exhausted
- Take payments over the phone from patients as well as make payment arrangements if needed
- Researches and prepares patient credits and coordinates with accounting to process approved refunds
- Process bankruptcy notices according to company policy
- Makes changes to demographic information as necessary in order to produce a clean patient statement
- Performs all other assigned duties
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent5+ years medical billing experienceOphthalmology background is a plusWorking knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines, and coding policiesDemonstrated computer and math skillsDetail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism