Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist 

The Role: 

The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in our revenue cycle management team, dedicated to ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely billing and reimbursement of multi-specialty medical professional services from diverse insurance payers and patients. This pivotal position involves meticulous attention to detail in the collection of unpaid patient accounts, setting and achieving specific goals, proficiently managing re-billing, payment posting, contractual write-offs, adjustments, and appeals in accordance with multi-state and federal insurance regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining revenue integrity while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.

Why work for Prompt RCM?

• BIG Challenges: Here at Prompt, we are solving complex and unique problems that have plagued the healthcare industry since the dawn of time.

• Talented People: Prompt didn't happen by chance, it's a team of incredibly talented and proven individuals who all made their mark before joining forces to build the greatest software on the planet for rehab therapists.

• Healthy Approach: This isn't an investment bank, we work long hours when it's needed, but at Prompt you own your workload and the entire organization takes a liking to smart work (over hard work).

• Positive Impact: Prompt helps outpatient rehab organizations treat more patients and deliver better care with less environmental waste. That means less surgery and less narcotic-based pain treatment, all while turning a paper-heavy industry digital. We aren't enthralled with patting ourselves on the back everyday, but it does feel good :)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and accurately resubmit comprehensive corrected claims to various insurance companies, adhering closely to specific payer guidelines and contractual requirements, both electronically and via paper submission.

• Conduct thorough analysis of first pass rejected claims, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information for subsequent clean claim submission, thereby minimizing delays in reimbursement.

• Perform diligent research and follow-up on the status of primary and secondary billing claims for assigned insurance plans, proactively resolving any outstanding issues to expedite payment.

• Review, assess, and process all claim appeals, meticulously resubmitting to insurance carriers with comprehensive and accurate supporting documentation to maximize reimbursement.

• Evaluate customer accounts and recommend adjustments or write-offs to the Manager based on the collectability of accounts with insurance carriers or patients, maintaining a balanced approach to revenue recovery.

• Identify and promptly report any billing problems, errors, or discrepancies to management, facilitating proactive resolution of billing trends and ensuring ongoing revenue integrity.

• Generate and distribute monthly patient balance due statements in accordance with the explanation of benefits received from insurance carriers, fostering transparent communication, and facilitating timely resolution of outstanding balances.

Minimum Requirements:

• One to three (3) years of experience in medical insurance claims billing and collections preferred.

• Proficient in Google for Business, MS Office, Excel and Word.

• Experience with physical therapy EMR systems is a plus.

• A customer success-oriented attitude.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Problem-solving aptitude.

Perks - What you can expect:

• Competitive salaries

• Remote/hybrid environment

• Potential equity compensation for outstanding performance

• Flexible PTO

• Company-wide sponsored lunches

• Company paid disability and life insurance benefits

• Company paid family and medical leave

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

• Discounted pet insurance

• FSA/DCA and commuter benefits

• 401k

• Credits for online and in-person fitness classes/gym memberships

• Recovery suite at HQ – includes a cold plunge, sauna, and shower

HIPAA Requirements

All associates are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations regarding the protection of patient health information. This includes adherence to the organization's Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures.

The specific statements provided in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on evolving business needs. Associates may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Here at Prompt, we are committed to fostering a fair and respectful work environment. As part of this commitment, it is our policy not to hire individuals from Prompt Customers unless they have obtained their current employer's explicit consent. We believe in upholding strong professional relationships and respecting the agreements and commitments our customers have with their employees.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding this policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our HR department.

Prompt Therapy Solutions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, indiscriminate of race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.