Accounts Receivable Representative

Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville P.C. is seeking a friendly, organized, and experienced Accounts Receivable Representative. In this position an applicant can expect to handle denial management, patient account resolution and appeals.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
*36 hr work week

Education: High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three years experience in all areas of physician billing

Additional Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Handle medical coding, charge entry, claims, payment posting, and reimbursements
• Use data from accounts receivable report, calls payers or looks up claims status online to inquire about unpaid insurance claims; records response or activity
• Make necessary arrangements for medical records requests, completion of additional paperwork, etc., when payers request this information prior to payment of claims
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries from insurance companies
• Establish relationships with assigned payer(s) regarding billing and collection
• Follow up on past due invoices and delinquent accounts
• Act as a customer service representative in person or by telephone for any patient’s questions about his/her account in addition to corresponding with Payers
• Maintain up to date billing knowledge of insurance carriers to be a resource for patients and other front desk staff members
• Ensure routine billing task follow prescribed procedures and protocol
• Maintains strictest confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Quick learner and willing to train on new skills
• Friendly and professional attitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Fast-paced work ethic
• Computer literate
• Stand/work on his/her feet for 7-8 hours a day and view computer screens for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• (1+) year(s) of experience in a customer service setting
• (3+) years of experience in a physician billing setting
• Allscripts PM, Payer Path, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Certifications for Billing and Coding
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 Coding, HMO’s and Medicare, CPT and HCPS Coding
• Previous experience with billing for Gastroenterologist
• 50 wmp typing skills

Preferred but not required:

• Bilingual

Drug Free Workplace:
Extensive criminal background check, reference check and drug screen will be performed

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. 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.

Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville P.C. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville P.C. provided the following inclusive hiring information: