Accounts Receivable (AR) Follow Up - Remote - Healthcare Industry

About the position

Vaco Staffing is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Follow Up Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity within the medical industry. This position is primarily remote, allowing for flexibility in work hours, but it will require one week of on-site training and occasional office visits to ensure proper integration into the team and processes. The AR Follow Up Specialist will play a crucial role in managing the accounts receivable process, ensuring that outstanding invoices are tracked and that payments are received in a timely manner. This role is essential in maintaining the financial health of the organization by effectively managing billing discrepancies and facilitating communication between physicians and insurance companies. The specialist will be responsible for contacting insurance companies to ensure timely payment and to resolve any billing discrepancies that may arise. This includes following up on denied claims, writing appeals as necessary, and working closely with physicians to facilitate the resolution of outstanding accounts. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong understanding of medical billing and collections processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in physician follow-up and a familiarity with payer websites, as well as experience using Epic, which is considered a plus. This role is vital in ensuring that the organization maintains a healthy cash flow and that all accounts are managed efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities
? Track outstanding invoices and accounts receivable balances.
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? Contact insurance companies to ensure timely payment and resolve any billing discrepancies.
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? Facilitate and follow up with physicians regarding outstanding accounts.
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? Work to resolve denied claims and write appeals as needed.

Requirements
? Physician follow up experience
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? Previous experience writing appeals
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? Medical billing and collections experience
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? Familiarity using payer websites
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? Epic experience is a plus

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
? Flexible hours
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? Remote work opportunity with occasional office visits
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? On-site training provided