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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 I 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:/pulliResearch root issue of denial. Pursue proper course of appeal or follow up to obtain payment./liliReview account history for continuous follow up./liliAddress incoming correspondence. Prepare correspondence to insurance companies, patient and/or guarantor, as necessary./liliContact insurance companies/patient/guarantor to obtain status of outstanding claims and submitted appeals./liliDocument claim issue for review./liliEscalate issues and problems to Supervisor as appropriate./liliPerforms charge corrections./liliPerform demographic and insurance coverage updates on account and bill new insurance as appropriate./liliPerform other job duties as required./li/ulpJob Qualifications:/pulliHigh school graduate or GED certificate is required./liliA minimum of 6 months 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 and or other of electronic billing systems is preferred./liliKnowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure coding is preferred./liliPrevious experience in an academic healthcare setting is preferred./li/ulpNote: 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 client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit 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