Simedhealth - Gainesville, FL
posted 2 months ago
SIMEDHealth is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Senior Counselor to join our team in Gainesville, FL. This role is crucial for managing the accounts receivable for assigned SIMEDHealth providers and handling various AR-related projects. The AR Senior Counselor will work closely with aging reports to ensure that accounts are maintained within established goals, identify insurance issues and denials, and collaborate with carriers to resolve and recover funds. Additionally, this position involves managing patient due balances and referring collection issues to the appropriate counselor. A key aspect of this role is the ability to interact with patients and providers in a friendly, professional, and compassionate manner, adhering to our collection policies and procedures within set time frames while working independently. The ideal candidate for the AR Senior Counselor position will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have a minimum of three years of medical office billing experience, along with at least two years of accounts receivable experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required, as well as the ability to analyze data and recommend corrective actions to improve collections. The AR Senior Counselor will be responsible for the accounts receivable of assigned SIMEDHealth physicians, ensuring that outstanding insurance balances are reviewed and managed effectively, particularly those exceeding 60 days. Timely responses to insurance and patient inquiries are essential, as is the review of all claims for assigned physicians. Continuous improvement of collection percentages for the assigned group is a critical responsibility, and participation in departmental meetings is expected to contribute to the overall operations of the department. This position may involve additional duties as needed to support team goals.