Accounts Receivable Follow Up Associate

Onsite - Catonsville, MD

$20-$23/HR

Description:

• The Accounts Receivable Associate is responsible for performing research, correction, and updates within the accounts receivable management systems toward the purpose of billing for and receipt of compensation on services provided in the course of resident care. Completion of account management functions such as billing, collection, reimbursement calculation, cash posting and reconciliation on assigned inventory are basic functions required for this position.

Responsible for the accurate pre-billing review, billing, follow up, and cash posting of charges within their assigned functional area.

• Admissions and Census review
• Triple Check Claim Validation
• Billing for all business lines
• 3 rd Party Follow Up
• Private Pay Follow Up
• Cash and Denials posting
• Credit Balance and Refund resolution
• Resident Final Billing
• Customer Service-A/R Help Desk
• Month-end Close
• Translates internal charge files to appropriate billing formats for electronic and manual claims submission to third party and private payers.
• Performs follow-up and collections of accounts with outstanding balances.
• Adheres to department guidance on account documentation notes structure and content to provide all stakeholders with actions taken and next steps for accounts receivable management.
• Initiates appeals, corrected claims submissions, or submits medical records in response to payer requests for information or denied claims.
• Post contractual allowances, write-offs and payments against appropriate claim/line item using the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or Remittance Advice.
• Post rejection and denial transaction codes and descriptions using the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or Remittance Advice.
• Researches misapplied cash and credit balances utilizing appropriate payment and write-off codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of billing, collections, and cash posting processes in a health care provider environment.
• Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care experience a plus.
• Experience working with CPT and ICD-10.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and third party electronic claims submission, denials and reimbursement practices.
• Experience working with CMS1500 and UB04 claim forms.
• Knowledge of Vision or other medical practice management systems.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least one of the following is required:
• Minimum two (2) years healthcare accounts receivable experience in billing, collections, cash posting or other healthcare revenue cycle related experience.
• Graduation from an accredited two-year college with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Finance/Administration or related field of study IS PREFERRED
• Current Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS-I) from the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) is preferred.

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.