Healthcare Accounts Receivable Specialist
We are actively seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Healthcare Accounts Receivable Billing Representative to join our growing Revenue Cycle team. This individual will play a key role in managing insurance follow-ups and ensuring accurate and timely billing for inpatient, dialysis, office, and vascular services.
You’ll be responsible for managing 50+ accounts daily, contributing to efficient and accurate billing operations.
Location: Downers Grove, ILType: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift (Start between 7 AM – 9 AM, 8-hour shift)
Compensation: $25-30/hr
Benefits: LaSalle Network contractors have the opportunity to enroll in benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough follow-up on outstanding insurance claims and patient balances via phone, online portals, and written correspondence.
- Identify and resolve billing issues, including denials, underpayments, and payment discrepancies.
- Research and appeal denied or rejected claims in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines.
- Work closely with billing, coding, and clinical teams to ensure accurate charge capture and claim submission.
- Maintain detailed notes and documentation for all account activity within the billing system.
- Monitor aging reports and meet productivity and collections benchmarks.
- Communicate with payers, patients, and internal departments to expedite claim resolution and optimize cash flow.
- Stay current with nephrology billing guidelines, payer policies, and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant certification (e.g., CMRS, CRCS) preferred.
- 2+ years of AR follow-up experience in a healthcare setting; nephrology experience highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical billing, coding (ICD-10, CPT), and insurance follow-up procedures.
- Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance policies specific to nephrology and dialysis services.
- Proficient in using billing systems and payer portals (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Availity).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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