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Claritychi

Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist) Chicago, IL

Claritychi, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist)

Chicago, IL Clarity Clinic is an interdisciplinary group private practice of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs), Psychologists, and Therapists. Our mission is to thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by providing exceptional holistic care. Our staff of Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers and Psychotherapists offer the latest medication, psychological assessment, and therapy treatment as we help guide our patients toward mental wellness and a balanced personal and professional lifestyle. Our team offers a broad range of specialties, services, and orientations to support and help all people regardless of their place in life. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide holistic care in psychiatry, psychotherapy and much more. At Clarity Clinic, we are seeking an

Accounts Receivable

Specialist (AR Specialist)

to work in our Billing and Reimbursement department. The AR Specialist must bring expert knowledge and experience to the team. They must follow all governmental regulations and payor contracts rules. They will be responsible for identifying lost revenue, decreasing denials and identifying revenue cash flow opportunities. Illinois residency required. In this role, you will:

Manage assigned AR worklist to ensure timely resolution of accounts. Manage and complete AR reports provided by management. Contact insurance plans for follow up and resolution of outstanding claims. Identify trends and provide recommendations to Billing on how to minimize errors/denials. Assist Billing with correction of claims (rebill, voids, etc.). Process patient and payor EOBs/correspondence in a timely manner. Review and work refunds received by the patient and/or payor. Set up patients on budget plans. Perform appeals on denials, underpayments and/or non-paid claims. Research payor and government websites to ensure we follow payor billing and coding requirements, and communicate these requirements and changes to the Billing team. Assist Cash Applications with payment corrections and adjustments that need to be applied. Contact patients to collect and resolve outstanding balances. Identify and communicate problems/issues to management and teammates to foster timely correction and teamwork. Maintain appropriate working knowledge of coding, collections, insurance practices and business systems. Maintain a proven track record of high-volume claims research meeting collections goals. Work on various tasks as needed. Maintain the strictest confidentiality according to company policies. Stay abreast of and comply with all state and federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA. Attend meetings as required and participate in development and training activities as required by management. Adapt to change in a positive and professional manner. All other duties as assigned. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical billing and collections. Minimum of 2 years of experience with CMS-1500 (02/12) charge entry, coding and batch filing. Minimum of 2 years of posting payments, analyzing accounts and managing denials of claims. Knowledge of CPT and ICD coding along with medical terminology. Extremely detail oriented with a high level of problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task and work effectively within designated timeframes. Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with both team members, patients and payors. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to HIPAA and privacy guidelines. Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Proficient with Word & Excel and Payor websites. Perks and Benefits:

Compensation: $25-33/hr, commensurate with years of experience. Competitive compensation commensurate to years of experience. Full comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, EAP services and more. 401k match up to 4%. 10 days (80 hours) of PTO + 5 Sick/Wellness Days and 6 Holidays. Interested in joining a team of dedicated professionals committed to transforming the lives of our clients. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Minorities and LGBTQ+ individuals from nontraditional backgrounds.

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