Summary
Location
Richmond
Type
full-time
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About this role
Responsibilities
The Accounts Receivable Specialist (A/R Specialist) has responsibility for effectively managing a portion of OakBend Medical Center's Accounts Receivable accounts, including third party payers, government payers, etc. This includes ownership of the timely and accurate collection, resolution and processing of accounts. The A/R Specialist will be an important member of the OakBend team as the timely and accurate handling of accounts enables the organization to continue to focus on excellent and compassionate patient care.
The A/R Specialist will take pride in their results and aggressively pursue every avenue of payment available to maximize reimbursement of each account within his/her area of responsibility for OakBend Medical Center. Being the advocate to collect and manage each account appropriately on behalf of the patient is the path to success for this role's key part in the organization.
Detailed responsibilities will include direct contact with payer representatives, prioritization of claims to optimize money collected, meeting team productivity goals, verifying the accuracy of payments received and timely follow up on discrepancies and denials.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two year’s work in administrative setting.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Typing 35 words per minute. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Collection laws; ability to communicate well with customers; ability to handle extensive phone calls.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
Other facts
About OakBend Medical Center
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit.
We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come.
For more information, please visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and X.
What you'll do
- The A/R Specialist is responsible for managing accounts receivable, including timely collection and resolution of accounts. This role involves direct contact with payer representatives and prioritizing claims to optimize collections.
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