Barrington Orthopedic Specialists is looking for a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist. Applicant must have knowledge of insurances, EOB's, and collections, and have the ability to analyze data. A disciplined individual with the ability to prioritize and multi-task with attention to detail, and the ability to maintain productivity at a consistent pace will be most successful.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), based out of our Schaumburg location.

Essential Function(s) of the Position:

· Build accounts receivable aging report

· Research and follow up on insurance claims

· Research and work correspondence from payers, attorneys, and patients

· Prepare and submit documentation for additional information requests, reconsiderations, and appeals

· Contact payers regarding denials, payment issues and claims questions

· Work closely with insurance provider representatives for complex claims issues

· Locate and upload explanation of benefits into practice management system as needed

· Contact providers for documentation or corrections needed for proper reimbursement

· Be familiar with payer fee schedules, confirm claims are being paid correctly

· Work closely with workers’ compensation claims adjusters

· Process physician liens for litigated accounts

· Negotiate settlements with attorneys

· Keep up to date on federal and payer medical policy, reimbursement guidelines and appeal processes

· Identify and appeal underpaid claims

· Other duties as assigned.

Full-time Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Voluntary Additional Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness Benefit
• Voluntary Accidental Benefit
• Voluntary ID Shield Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

Education/Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Customer service experience

· 5 years’ experience with working accounts receivables in healthcare

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Medical Terminology REQUIRED

· Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software experience with Athena PREFERRED

· Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook REQUIRED