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divh2Top Healthcare Provider Network/h2pThe 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties./ppThis position is primarily remote, candidates must reside in the Tri-State area. There may be occasional requirements to visit the office for training, meetings, and other business needs./ppOpportunity to grow as part of a Revenue Cycle Career Ladder!/ppJob Summary:/ppThe Accounts Receivable Specialist II is responsible for follow-up work to collect on all open and unpaid accounts with insurance companies and third parties. Responsibilities include inquiring about unpaid claims, appealing denied claims with insurance companies, and contacting patients or account guarantor. The Accounts Receivable Specialist I must exhibit professional and courteous behavior at all times during communications./ppJob Responsibilities:/pulliResearches root issue of denial. Apply knowledge of payer policies to pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment./liliReviews account history for continuous follow up./liliAddresses incoming correspondence and respond timely to ensure prompt resolution. Prepares correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary./liliContacts insurance companies and/or patient/guarantor through phone contact, correspondence, online portals and other approved means to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals./liliDocuments clearly in billing system the claim issue and course of action taken on every account worked./liliPerforms charge corrections based on payer and institutional policies./liliPerforms demographic and insurance coverage updates on account as appropriate and bill new insurance as appropriate./liliPerforms other job duties as assigned and required./li/ulpJob Qualifications:/pulliHigh school graduate or GED certificate is required./liliA minimum of 1 years experience in a physician billing or third party payor environment./liliCandidate must demonstrate a strong customer service and patient focused orientation and the ability to understand and communicate insurance benefits explanations, exclusions, denials, and the payer adjudication process./liliExperience in Epic/electronic billing systems preferred/liliKnowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding preferred/liliPrevious experience in an academic healthcare setting preferred./li/ulpHourly Rate Ranges: $23.69 - $32.00/ppNote: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training, and education./pp61st Street Service Corporation/ppAt 61st Street Service Corporation, we are committed to providing our clients with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefits package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle./ppWe are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws./p/div