Barrington Orthopedic Specialists is looking for a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist. Applicant must have knowledge of insurances, EOB's, and collections, and have the ability to analyze data. A disciplined individual with the ability to prioritize and multi-task with attention to detail, and the ability to maintain productivity at a consistent pace will be most successful.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), based out of our Schaumburg location.
Essential Function(s) of the Position:
· Build accounts receivable aging report
· Research and follow up on insurance claims
· Research and work correspondence from payers, attorneys, and patients
· Prepare and submit documentation for additional information requests, reconsiderations, and appeals
· Contact payers regarding denials, payment issues and claims questions
· Work closely with insurance provider representatives for complex claims issues
· Locate and upload explanation of benefits into practice management system as needed
· Contact providers for documentation or corrections needed for proper reimbursement
· Be familiar with payer fee schedules, confirm claims are being paid correctly
· Work closely with workers’ compensation claims adjusters
· Process physician liens for litigated accounts
· Negotiate settlements with attorneys
· Keep up to date on federal and payer medical policy, reimbursement guidelines and appeal processes
· Identify and appeal underpaid claims
· Other duties as assigned.
Full-time Benefits Offered:
Education/Experience:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Customer service experience
· 5 years’ experience with working accounts receivables in healthcare
· Experience explaining/discussing insurance coverage and financial responsibility
· Experience performing pre-certifications
· Experience appealing a claim
· Experience with third-party insurance (Workers Comp, Motor Vehicle, Liability)
· Medical Billing experience
· Medical Coding experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Medical Terminology REQUIRED
· Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software experience with Athena PREFERRED
· Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook REQUIRED
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists was established in 1980 by founder Dr. Keith Schroeder, Orthopedic Surgeon. His philosophy, which remains today, is to treat patients as you would want to be treated. It all begins with listening to our patients and taking the time to perform a thorough evaluation in order to make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
The practice has grown through the years and offers an impressive roster of orthopedic surgeons, podiatric surgeons, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists all committed to providing exceptional care. Our physicians use cutting-edge technology to assess, diagnose, and work closely with patients to develop an innovative treatment plan for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. Our commitment to our patients is to deliver the highest-quality care and comprehensive treatment to restore functional ability.
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists offers additional in-house services which includes a Rehabilitation Department at all locations offering physical therapy, occupational therapy, work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations and fitness enhancement programs. Our Schaumburg location offers an Immediate Orthopedic Care, Ambulatory Surgery Center and MRI services.