Employment Opportunities
AR Specialist I
This position is currently open.
Public?:
Public
Division:
Health
Reports To:
Director, Revenue Integrity
Type of Position:
Regular Full Time
Location:
Little Axe Health Center / 15951 Little Axe Dr. / Norman, OK 73026
General Description
This position is located at the AST Health Clinic in Little Axe, OK. The purpose of the position is to function as Accountants Receivable Specialist for the Health Business Office. Is responsible for accounts receivable (A/R) collections for all Health departments.
Responsibilities & Duties
Post payments and adjustments in billing software using the Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Remittance Advice (RA) as reference document.
Verifies, and audits updated financial transactions.
Responds to correspondence received from insurance carriers or patients.
Manage/Reconciled denied claims appropriately and file appeals if needed.
Make outbound calls to insurance companies to research and gather necessary information for successful claim resolution.
Manual Deposits.
Back up for retrieving mail daily.
Make appropriate decisions on accounts to be worked to maximized reimbursement.
Identify any problems/trends and communicate them to the direct supervisor for resolution.
Must be able to communicate procedures for processing changed that may increase revenue from insurance carriers.
Provides requested information as assigned, creates or generates related reports or locate and pull requested information for drafts or documentation.
Gathers all paper check to de deposited.
Enters data monthly in accounting software.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements and Qualifications
High School Diploma / Some College Preferred
1-3 years of previous medical billing/coding experience within a healthcare environment.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Ability to produce detailed work accurately and efficiently.
Excellent organizational skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of claim denials, adjustments, and write-offs.
Knowledge of collection procedures.
Knowledge of various payer groups (Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance)
Outbound phone experience.
Basic computer skills.
Intermediate web navigation skills.
Experience writing correspondence.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
Sitting or standing or walking for long period of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking hearing and visual acuity
Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date:
2 days 22 hours ago