Senior Revenue Cycle Specialist

Job description

American Vision Partners (AVP)

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation's largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers. At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

Overview

This position is responsible for the entire revenue cycle process, ensuring efficient billing, collections, and compliance with regulations. This role plays a crucial part in maximizing revenue and minimizing losses for the organization within the Revenue Cycle Management department.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Following-up with patients and payers and ensuring outstanding balances are paid accurately

Making calls to and taking calls from patients, discussing their account in detail

Contacting insurance plans to determine eligibility and obtain coverage and benefit information

Contacting insurance plans to obtain prior authorization for services

Accurately reviewing outstanding insurance and patient credit balances to determine appropriate party to refund

Responsibly posting payments, adjustments and refunds as necessary

Reviewing and gathering appropriate documentation for payor requested Risk Adjustment Audits. Coordinating on site chart pulls as appropriate

Reviewing and appealing unpaid and denied claims, including analysis of coding that Analyze daily financial exceptions from the charge capture audit reports to determine areas of leakage and partner with information technology and clinical service lines to rectify charge capture issues by assisting service lines to improve their ability to capture compliant charges

Managing the processing and submission of provider enrollment applications with the payers in a timely and accurate manner

Scanning all incoming mail and distributing according to department policy

Meeting or exceeding productivity standards in the completion of daily assignments and accurate production

Depositing checks and other payments confirming that all necessary documents are properly authorized, are in proper form, and are within authorized limits

Developing and maintaining a current in-depth knowledge of all Banking transactions to include EFT, ERA, Paper, Check and all document handling and management

Performing all other assigned duties

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

7 years medical billing experience

Ophthalmology background desired

Active knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines and coding policies

Demonstrated computer literacy

Well-organized with attention to detail

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions

Excellent math skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, clinic staff, payers and patients

Professional customer service skills

Have a desire and dedication to work with self-discipline

Maintains the strictest confidentiality: adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Prior experience working full cycle revenue in the healthcare setting

Benefits & Perks

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

Worksite address

phoenix, AZ, 85003, US

Who can apply

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