Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Denial Management Specialist (athenahealth)

RCM Staff LLC · via Himalayas ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationUnited States
Posted3 hours ago
This is a remote position.

Job SummaryRCM Staff BPO is hiring 2 full-time A/R and Denial Management Specialists to support a U.S. medical billing company that serves multi-specialty physician practices nationwide, with a large provider base in Ohio.The specialist will work claims and denials daily inathenaOneacross specialties such as cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, retina, family medicine, OB/GYN and behavioral health. This role requires solid A/R and denial experience, such as strong attention to detail, consistent follow-up, and experience working with U.S. health insurance plans.Key Responsibilities

Work a daily worklist in athenaOne, starting with new denials and payer correspondence, then open A/R prioritized by filing deadline, age and balance

Follow up with payers on unpaid and underpaid claims through payer portals and phone calls

Document claim status, call reference numbers and next steps on every account worked

Review denials, identify the root cause, and correct and resubmit claims

Prepare and submit reconsiderations and appeals, and track them through to a decision

Monitor timely filing and appeal deadlines so claims do not age out

Route coding, authorization and provider enrollment issues to the right team for resolution

Join scheduled meetings with the client team and send a daily end-of-shift summary of completed work and open items

Protect patient information and follow HIPAA requirements

Qualifications

At least 3 years of U.S. medical billing experience, focused on A/R follow-up and denial management

Hands-on experience working claims and denials in athenahealth (athenaOne)

Experience preparing and submitting appeals and reconsiderations

Familiarity with commercial insurance and government health plans, such as Medicare and Medicaid

Comfortable calling insurance companies and using payer portals for claim follow-up

Strong written and spoken English

Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills

Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of accounts

Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for a U.S. medical billing company that supports multiple client practices

Multi-specialty billing experience, especially cardiology, orthopedics, podiatry, ophthalmology/retina, OB/GYN or behavioral health

Familiarity with Ohio payers, including Ohio Medicaid managed care plans

Experience with Medicare Advantage plans and aged A/R cleanup projects

Schedule

Full-time position

Must be available for hours that overlap U.S. Eastern Time business hours (night shift, Philippine time) for meetings, real-time communication and payer calls

Final schedule will be determined based on client needs

Work Arrangement

Remote

Philippines-based applicants preferred

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