Accounts Receivable Specialist

AR Specialist

locations

Remote – Nationwide

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R015758

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners!

Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.

Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference

The Opportunity:

Responsible for following up directly with commercial and governmental payers to resolve claim issues and secure appropriate and timely reimbursement. Identifies and analyzes denials and payment variances and takes action to resolve account including drafting and submitting technical appeals.

Examines denied and underpaid claims to determine reason for discrepancies. Communicates directly with payers to follow up on outstanding claims, file technical appeals, resolve payment variances, and ensure timely reimbursement. Ability to identify with specific reason underpayments, denials, and cause of payment delay. Works with management to identify, trend, and address root causes of issues in the A/R. Maintains a thorough understanding of federal and state regulations, as well as payer specific requirements and taken appropriate action accordingly. Documents activity accurately including contact names, addresses, phone numbers, and other pertinent information. Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness by making recommendations and communicating trends and issues to management. Needs to be a strong problem solver and critical thinker to resolve accounts. Must meet productivity and quality standards.

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: High School Diploma

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Must pass typing test of 35 words per minute (error adjusted). Excellent Verbal skills. Problem solving skills, the ability to look at account and determine a plan of action for collection. Critical thinking skills, the ability to comprehend tools provided for securing payment, and apply them to differing accounts to result in payment. Adaptability to changing procedures and growing environment.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 2 or 4 year degree. 1-3 years of relevant experience in medical collections or professional billing preferred. Knowledge of claims review and analysis. Working knowledge of revenue cycle. Experience working the DDE Medicare system. Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or insurance claim terminology.

Certifications: CRCR within 9 months hire.

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Three-time winner of Best in KLAS 2020-2022

2022 Top Workplaces Healthcare Industry Award

2022 Top Workplaces USA Award

2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards

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Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:

• Associate Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
• Our Culture Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
• Growth We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.