Insurance Collection Specialist

LaTouche Pediatrics LLC is an acclaimed pediatric office, and we are seeking the right person to join our Business Office team! Since we base our success on the quality of our people, we value individuals who are dependable, have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn new duties and the ability to interact well in a team-oriented environment. We currently have an opening for a Insurance Collection Specialist who will primarily be responsible for appealing denied claims and fixing billing errors to ensure payment from insurance companies

Responsibilities and Duties

Our Insurance Collection Specialist position performs financial, clerical, and administrative services necessary to ensure the efficient, timely, and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control. Our qualified candidate meets deadlines consistently, while displaying flexibility and an eagerness to get the job done.

· Completes cash and charge reconciliations, post-payment reviews, and denial management. Performs other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support Accounts Receivable requirements.

· Prepares and submits appeals to insurance companies

· Verifies outgoing electronic claims are transmitted successfully

· Enters posting adjustment into the practice management system according to credit balance protocol.

· Work with parents and insurance carriers to resolve Coordination of Benefits inquiries.

· Performs basic duties required of a Business Office team.

Qualifications and Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

-Analytical - Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

-Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs.

-Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality of all patient information and company documents.

-Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and respectfully regardless of the situation. Listens and responds appropriately.

-Written Communication - Writes clearly with attention to proper spelling and grammar.

Benefits

· Competitive wages

· 401(k)

· Paid vacations and holidays

· Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability insurance

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job Type:

· Full-time/8 hour shifts Monday - Friday

Work Location:

· 3340 Providence Dr STE 452 Anchorage, AK 99508

Licenses/Certifications

• Coding Certification of CPC, CCS-P, or NCCIS or equivalent required

Pay:

· From $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Certified Professional Coder (Required)

Work Location: In person