AR Specialist (remote)

Overview

A well-established dermatology organization with over 50 years of experience and more than 250 clinicians across 110+ locations in seven states is seeking an Accounts Receivables (AR) Specialist. This role focuses on managing insurance collections and follow-up to maximize cash collections and resolve denials.

Responsibilities

• Perform collection follow-up with insurance carriers regarding open and delinquent accounts.
• Resolve insurance carrier denials and appeal claims as necessary.
• Contact payors on open accounts and respond to insurance carrier correspondence and inquiries.
• Identify root causes for denials, categorize denial reasons, and coordinate with clinics or management to implement process improvements.
• Manage complex or aged inventory, including payment research and recoups, with minimal assistance.
• Review account information and system applications to determine appropriate next steps.
• Verify claims adjudication using appropriate resources and initiate contact with patients for additional information when needed.
• Edit claims to comply with billing guidelines for electronic submission.
• Maintain individual work lists, complete reports, and resolve high-priority and aged inventory.
• Stay informed about changes in procedures and laws related to specific insurance carriers or payers.
• Communicate issues effectively to management and develop solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a healthcare accounts receivable business setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Residency required in one of the following states: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, or Florida.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $19-23 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• This is a remote position with state residency requirements.
• Benefits for full-time employees (working at least 30 hours per week) include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after start date.
  • Short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, and child), critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage effective the first of the month following hire.
  • Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings account.
  • Employee discounts on cosmetic services and products.

Location

Remote position requiring residency in PA, MD, VA, NC, TN, GA, or FL.