Accounts Receivable Specialist

Empowerme Wellness - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist at EmpowerMe Wellness plays a crucial role in managing outpatient billing and coding processes, ensuring accurate claims submission, and addressing billing issues. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and is integral to the financial health of the organization, contributing to the overall mission of improving the lives of seniors.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient billing and coding.
• Work with nurse practitioners as a coding reference.
• Scrub claims to ensure accurate billing.
• Review and work rejections in clearinghouse.
• Work with various departments to correct rejections.
• Problem solve to correct future rejections in clearinghouse.
• Track and manage billing issues and communicate issues and/or concerns to Revenue Cycle Manager.
• System setup across all billing systems and clearinghouses.

Requirements

• Certified coder.
• High School diploma or GED plus 2 years of medical billing experience (professional office experience in a healthcare setting is preferred).
• Exhibit a very high level of thoroughness & detail orientation.
• Goal- and result-oriented, self-motivated with a sense of professional curiosity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read a Remittance Advice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and CMS guidelines.
• Knowledge of and experience with insurance benefit coordination, medical credentialing, and medical billing.
• Database management skills including querying, reporting, and document generation.

Benefits

• 401 K
• Full Benefits
• PTO
• HSA and FSA
• Life and Disability Insurance
• EAP
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Cross Training Opportunities
• Recognition Programs