Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
About the Role
The Accounts Receivable Follow Up Specialist is a critical component of the financial operations team, dedicated to resolving outstanding balances with third-party payers. This role exists to secure accurate and timely adjudication of claims, directly supporting the organization's goal of optimizing accounts receivable performance. Specialists focus on reducing aged accounts (particularly those over 90 days), improving cash collection rates, and resolving complex denials to ensure the financial health of the practice.
In this position, you will manage daily workflows involving account status checks, payer communications, and the resolution of claim denials. Your day-to-day involves navigating EMR systems to document patient account notes and payment statuses, coordinating with external departments for missing medical records, and executing appeals or rebills to bring accounts to successful closure. You will serve as the bridge between clinical staff, patients, and insurance companies, utilizing independent judgment to analyze repetitive denial patterns and report them for corrective action.
Hiring Process
Candidates will be evaluated based on their experience in healthcare settings and proficiency in insurance billing guidelines. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, accurate typing skills, and a deep understanding of CMS, TennCare, and Medicaid requirements.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, ensuring a fair and supportive environment for all team members.
Work location
Work model: On-site
East Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States
Jackson, Mississippi
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform online account status checks and contact payers to follow up on outstanding claim balances
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Frequently asked questions about Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up at Metropolitan New York Baptist Association
What does a Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up at Metropolitan New York Baptist Association do?expand_more
In this Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up at Metropolitan New York Baptist Association role, you will perform online account status checks and contact payers to follow up on outstanding claim balances; resolve account balances by submitting appeals, correcting information, and requesting medical records; respond to claim denials and ensure all required information is provided to payers; and track and ensure timely receipt of outstanding documents from external departments.
What are the requirements for this Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up role?expand_more
Metropolitan New York Baptist Association is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Experience in healthcare setting or educational coursework; PC skills and keyboarding; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Knowledge of insurance billing and collections; Knowledge of insurance guidelines; and Knowledge of CMS guidelines, TennCare and/or Medicaid.
Where is the Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up role at Metropolitan New York Baptist Association located?expand_more
Specialist-Accounts Receivable Follow Up at Metropolitan New York Baptist Association is based in East Silas Brown Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39205, United States. This is a on-site role.