Accounts Receivable Representative (Hybrid) Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Elkridge, MD (Job ID req37534)

Description

MedStar Ambulatory Services is currently seeking an Accounts Receivables Representative to join the team!  This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period (full time on-site during probationary period).  Hybrid schedule includes working remotely on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Elkridge, Maryland. 

Job Summary - Under the supervision of the Reimbursement Manager, the representative will be responsible for thorough and timely patient account follow up to ensure accurate accounts receivable reporting. Follows up with insurance companies and/or third party payers to ensure payments by primary and secondary payers and/or self-pay patients are accurate and timely. Maintains contacts with payers and communicates billing/reimbursement issues to management in a timely manner. Participates in development of collection strategies to decrease outstanding A/R. This role is a vital position in the revenue cycle process for Ambulatory Surgery Center surgical cases.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

• 3-4 years years experience in medical billing/collection with knowledge of medical collections process required
• Surgery center billing preferred
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
• Requires ability to work in Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
• Knowledge of carrier EOBs (explanation of benefits) required as well as basic medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations related to patient billing and collection,