Full-Time Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist
Sutherland is hiring a remote Full-Time Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Louisville, KY based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Perform payment follow-up activities on assigned patient accounts.
Conduct collection activities by contacting government agencies, third-party payers, or patients via phone, email, or online portals.
Continue follow-up efforts until the account is resolved, paid, or appropriately escalated.
Review and address previously appealed claims, ensuring timely responses from payers.
Request and track additional documentation from internal departments or patients as needed.
Research payer plans and verify benefit coverage to resolve claim discrepancies.
Identify billing or coding issues and request re-bills, secondary billing, or corrected claims as required.
Monitor payer trends and escalate recurring issues or delays to management.
Maintain productivity and quality standards for assigned accounts.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and payer-specific regulations related to medical collections and appeals.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient resolution of account issues.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in billing or healthcare administration preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in medical billing, collections, or accounts receivable follow-up.
- Solid understanding of the revenue cycle process, including patient access, billing, and collections.
- Working knowledge of Managed Care, HMO/PPO, Medicare/Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines.
- Familiarity with UB-04 and HCFA 1500 billing forms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet daily productivity and accuracy standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with billing or claim management systems preferred.