What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Billing Specialist position at Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, Inc.?
The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service.
The Position: PAR seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time AR Billing Specialist to perform all aspects of the revenue cycle, and other tasks related to medical billing claims for the practice. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Revenue Cycle Process.
- Apply Private Payer Policies.
- Apply Government Payer Policies.
- Follow up on Claim Statuses.
- Resolve Claim Denials.
- Submit Appeals.
- Daily Analysis and Resolution of outstanding insurance accounts receivable.
- Post Payments and Adjustments
- Manage Collections
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II Coding Guidelines
- Complete daily tasks: responding to insurance representatives.
- Charge entry.
- Assist Billing Director with daily workload as time permits.
- Perform other duties as assigned by provider, supervisor, or member of Administration – for example, cross trained to improve the revenue cycle.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of medical billing office experience in a medical practice or one year of customer service experience is preferred.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM
- Knowledge of a medical billing claim life cycle
- Knowledge of effective claim follow up.
Skills
- Computer software skills in a Windows environment
- Skill in using Allscripts PM and EMR
- Skill in using office equipment, including multiline phone, copier and fax machine.
Abilities
- Effectively communicate verbally on the phone and in writing in email
- Adapts to changes in policies, processes, and systems.
- Works quickly while paying close attention to detail.
- Ability to use good judgment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, physicians, patients, and the public.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Employee referral program
- Health insurance
- Short term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance
- Critical Illness
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- WEEKLY PAY
Physical / Mental Demands
- Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.
- Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard and office machines.
- Ability to view computer screens for long periods.
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer.