AR Specialist - Lafayette, LA Office

Primary Responsibilities

• Efficiency- Reviews medical insurance claims to ensure that revenue recognition is accurate
• Creates and processes claims submission for various payers in a timely manner per payer guidelines
• Promptly reviews accounts receivable, daily, and performs follow-up on delinquent accounts according to established policies and procedures. Recommends departmental/agency corrective action as required
• Conducts analysis of denials and partial payments to determine trends that may need to be addressed either in revenue cycle management, operationally, or with the payer
• Receives, investigates, and responds to inquiries from payors and/or agencies concerning accounts receivable activity according to established policies and procedures on a regular basis
• Maintains and develops accounts receivable issues and resolution tracking for ease of reporting
• Works in coordination with service locations to obtain information needed for clean claim submission and additional follow-up documentation as needed

Qualifications

• Demonstrated solid computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge and experience
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills
• 1+ years of medical billing and collections experience (preferred)
• Revenue cycle experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $23.90 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Benefits

• Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.
• Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.
• Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.
• Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture