Job description

Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists is a 4-practice women's healthcare (OB/GYN) organization with centralized mammography, ultrasound, and billing teams. We have an in-house billing team and are currently looking for a billing specialist to handle insurance follow-up and some patient collections.

The Insurance Follow-Up Specialist is a highly skilled, multi-tasking position that incorporates all key functions of the physician billing revenue cycle. This position serves as a patient-advocate through the life cycle of the account by identifying payer trends proactively in relation to zero payments, billing and denials. This position works closely with other collectors, coders and payment posters in completing claims billing & follow up collection activity while maintaining proficient results, accuracy and excellent customer service. This position will also handle some patient collections.

This is a full-time position with either 2 or 3 days in the office per week (FT office while training, and transitions to hybrid after 90 days). Our office is located in Buckhead, GA on the campus of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required, with limited accommodations provided as necessary and in compliance with the ADA.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all claim filing, including corrected claims and claim resubmission when needed.
• Maintains daily insurance follow-up including denial management, appeals reconciliation, & insurance recoupment requests.
• Responds to patient account inquiries in a timely manner.
• Follows through with claims edit resolutions and claims rejection resolution.
• Maintains integrity of medical records/claims data.
• Assists other departments with questions and issues regarding patient accounts.
• Complies with revenue cycle policies and procedures.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of physician billing and accounts receivable systems.
• Meets department production standards consistently as defined by department management.
• Maintains working knowledge of the EMR system and any technology needed for the position.
• Meets department production standards consistently as defined by management.
• Other duties as assigned and/or requested by your supervisor or management.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, as well as respective reimbursement methodologies associated with each coding system required.
• Knowledge of reimbursement methodologies associated with each coding system.
• Knowledge of third-party insurance and reimbursement procedures regarding plan types: HMO, POS, PPO, Indemnity.
• Knowledge of Medicare Parts A and B insurance and reimbursement procedures.
• Knowledge of office policies and procedures to accurately answer questions from staff, physicians, and patients.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, Microsoft Office, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to council patients financially regarding outstanding charges & effectively resolve issues at the highest level of customer service.
• Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate in writing, over the telephone, and in person with physicians, office staff, and patients.
• Ability to work as part of a team and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to comply with all facility policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to follow directions/instructions from supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.
• Ability to report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Ability to apply feedback, participate in performance improvement, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the public.
• Skilled in reviewing health care delivery against established guidelines coupled with knowledge of severity of illnesses/severity of service review criteria.
• Skilled in organization, attention to detail, and task prioritization.
• Skilled in ability to exercise independent judgement and ability to proactively look for ways to help people.
• Skilled in providing exceptional customer service.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree or higher preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in private practice billing/revenue cycle and private practice A/R.
• 2-3 years of insurance follow-up work with private and commercial payers, preferred.
• Experience working in Centricity, EPIC, and Waystar, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in a stationary position. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and transport up to 15 pounds at a time over short distances.

This job description is subject to change at any time. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.

Atlanta Women’s Healthcare Specialists participates in E-Verify to verify the authorization to work within the United States, and conducts pre-employment drug screening and background checks in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 vaccine required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected pay rate for this position?
• Are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu?
• Are you willing to have a pre-employment background check and drug testing for this position?

Experience:

• Medical billing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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