Accounts Receivable Specialist at Ascend Clinical

Accounts Receivable SpecialistLocations: Colorado Springs COWhy AscendCome work for a company that is transforming the industry!We are Ascend Clinical one of the highest volume clinical laboratories in the United States. With the use of the most advanced tools and technology we process millions of tests each month. For over 30 years we have been delivering industry-leading service and excellence in testing. At Ascend we are relentless about innovation and growing to pioneer the future of clinical and environmental laboratory testing.Ascend is unlike most companies offering the discipline of a healthcare leader and the mentality of a tech startup. As a company that is on the leading edge we are seeking individuals with a similar mindset who enjoy a dynamic fast-paced environment.Job Summary:The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for researching analyzing billing and collection of all patient accounts assigned. Performs routine eligibility and benefit checks. Researches appeals and resolves claim rejections underpayments and denials with appropriate payer. Medical billing denial management and collections experience is required. This is an onsite role in our Colorado Springs office.Responsibilities:Responsible for all areas of the revenue management life cycleEnsures necessary information critical to submitting clean claims is obtainedPerform eligibility and benefit checksMinimize bad debt by ensuring timely follow-up of unpaid claims resolution of denials and other payer-related correspondenceResearch appeal and resolve claim rejections underpayments and denials with appropriate payerReviews and interprets payer remittances to determine appropriate action to be taken on denied claimsIdentify root cause of claim exceptions; resolve and/or escalate issuesAnalyzes outstanding account balances and determines plan of action to resolveDetermine and apply appropriate business action in absence of policies or in cases of ambiguityIdentifies and interprets policies related to exceptionsContacts payers for status of unpaid claimsMaintains knowledge/understanding of third party payer regulations for managed care Medicare and Medicaid accountsMaintains patient confidentiality according to compliance policies and HIPAAQualifications:Medical billing denial management and collections experience requiredHigh degree of problem solving abilities requiredCompensation:- $21-$26/hrBenefits:As an Ascend Clinical employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays and vacation personal days and dental and vision options.Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/VeteranAscend Clinical LLC is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin citizenship pregnancy genetic information (GINA) disability military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law. The companys policy is to recruit hire train promote and administer all employment-related matters on the basis of an individuals qualifications abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Data Entry,Customer Service,Collection calls,A/R Management,credit memos,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,CMA,Excel,Payment Plans,Account Balances,Credit Card,Financial statement,Special projects Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 21 - 26