AR Specialist

Sentara
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2023 CLOSED ON 9/21/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Specialist position at Sentara?

Sentara Healthcare is currently recruiting for a Full-Time day shift AR Specialist II for the Billing Support Services Department.


Job Requirements:

  • Required: High School Grad or Equivalent

  • Required: A total of three years of experience across the following areas: billing or resolving insurance accounts receivable, adjudicating insurance claims, pre-registering or registering patients for healthcare services, and handling calls in a customer service call center. A healthcare certification from an accredited program or an Associate or Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

Job Description:

This position is for Underpayment Recovery Team. Ability to review claims to ensure we've received accurate payment from the insurance company, according to our contracts. Ability to read contracts and use numerous tools to determine accurate payments.

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of insurance regulations and payer practices. A proven track record of effective AR collections or accurate billing of insurance claims. Positive attitude, attention to detail, questioning attitude, and willingness to collaborate with leadership and other team members to continuously improve processes.

Opportunities for advancement are provided.


Market:  Sentara is a Virginia and Southeast North Carolina-based large healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.   More than 500 sites of care, including 12 acute care hospitals with a continued employment philosophy!  


Award-winning: Sentara has eleven Acute Care Facilities across the state of Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina; the people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara as “Employer of Choice” for over 10 years.  U.S. News and Report recognize Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years.


Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.  Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!  
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Sentara recognizes our employees by offering:
 

  • Competitive pay plans

  • Comprehensive health care plans

  • Generous paid annual leave

  • 401a/401k/403b plan

  • Long and short-term disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Flex spending and life insurance

  • You can expect employee recognition, performance rewards, plus countless services and programs to enhance work/life balance.

 
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.   Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!   

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Responsible for the billing of insurance claims and/or the resolution of issues preventing the payment of outstanding accounts receivable, for assigned payer(s). Role requires a strong working knowledge of billing and collections with a demonstrated ability to resolve more complex billing edits and/or resolve more complex denials and payment delays. Demonstrates a strong knowledge of insurance regulations and payer practices. A proven track record of effective AR collections or accurate billing of insurance claims. Positive attitude, attention to detail, questioning attitude, willingness to collaborate with leadership and other team members to continuously improve processes. A total of three years of experience across the following areas: billing or resolving insurance accounts receivable, adjudicating insurance claims, pre-registering or registering patients for healthcare services, handling calls in a customer service call center. A healthcare certification from an accredited program or an Associate or Bachelor degree may be substituted for one year of experience. Opportunities for advancement provided.

    • High School Grad or Equivalent
    • Healthcare 3 years
    • Active Learning
    • Active Listening
    • Communication
    • Complex Problem Solving
    • Coordination
    • Critical Thinking
    • Judgment and Decision Making
    • Mathematics
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Word
    • Monitoring
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Service Orientation
    • Social Perceptiveness
    • Speaking
    • Technology/Computer
    • Time Management
    • Troubleshooting
    • Writing

    Salary : $1 - $1,000,000

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