AR Specialist (remote)
Overview
Anne Arundel Dermatology is seeking a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist) to join our Revenue Cycle team. This remote position is responsible for insurance follow-up, denial resolution, appeals, and collections activities related to open accounts receivable. Ideal candidates will have experience working insurance denials, identifying denial trends, analyzing EOBs and remits, and communicating directly with commercial and government payers to maximize reimbursement. Candidates should also be comfortable identifying common coding-related denial issues, recognizing modifier-related denial trends, and collaborating with coding resources when additional review is needed. Pay: $19-23/hour, depending on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday |8:00 AM - 4:30 PM This is a remote position but requires residency within one of the following states: PA, MD, VA, NC, TN, GA, FL. We cannot consider applicants from outside of these states. Why join Anne Arundel Dermatology? We are committed to continual training and education for our physicians and staff. We are on top of the latest developments in dermatology including ongoing research, emerging treatments, new medications and prevention methods. You can find more than just a job with Anne Arundel Dermatology. We believe in providing our new associates with intensive hands on training and long-term career growth opportunities from within. Founded 50+ years ago with a mission to provide the highest quality and full spectrum of medical, surgical, and esthetic skin care services to each and every one of its patients, Anne Arundel Dermatology has assembled the finest group of dermatologists in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. With 250+ clinicians and 110+ locations in 7 states, we’re thriving, growing, and looking to add talented individuals to our team!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of insurance follow-up and collections, including making telephone calls, accessing payer websites. Identify root cause issues for denials; categorize denial reasons and coordinate with clinic and/or with management to ensure process improvements are completed. Owns performance and ensures consistent and timely communication for issues identified affecting reimbursement. Effectively resolve complex or aged inventory, including payment research, payment recoups with minimal or no assistance necessary; accurately and thoroughly document the pertinent collection activity performed. Review the account information and necessary system applications to determine the next appropriate work activity. Verify claims adjudication utilizing appropriate resources and applications. Edit claims to meet and satisfy billing compliance guidelines for electronic submission. Manage and maintain individual work list/inventory, complete reports, and resolve high priority and aged inventory. Stay informed of changes with the procedures and laws for the specific insurance carriers or payers. Effectively communicate issues to management, including payer, system or escalated account issues as well as develop solutions. Other duties assigned as deemed necessary by management.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare accounts receivable or revenue cycle Experience identifying and resolving insurance denials, including eligibility, authorization, medical necessity, and coding-related denials. Ability to manage an individual work queue while meeting productivity and quality expectations. Working knowledge of common denial trends, including modifier-related denials (e.g., Modifier 25, 59, RT/LT) and payer-specific billing requirements. Strong understanding of insurance denials, appeals, and claims follow-up processes Experience working with both government and commercial payers Ability to analyze EOBs, remits, and claim details to determine appropriate next steps Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while managing productivity expectations Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Effective written and verbal communication skills Licensure/Certifications/Education Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Benefits (for employees working 30+ hours/week): Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following start date) Short-term and long-term disability Voluntary life, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement savings plan Employee discounts on cosmetic services and products Apply To This Job