Insurance Follow-Up Specialist
Addison Group · Smyrna, GA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$24/hrContract
Location: Smyrna, GA (Onsite)
Compensation: $24.00 per hour
About the Role
Addison Group is hiring an Insurance Follow-Up Specialist on behalf of our client for a contract-to-hire opportunity within a growing healthcare revenue cycle organization. This role supports a high-volume team focused on improving claim resolution, reducing accounts receivable aging, and ensuring accurate reimbursement across a variety of specialties. The department is undergoing restructuring and expansion, offering the chance to join a team in transition and contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Work assigned accounts receivable queues to follow up on unpaid, denied, and underpaid claims
- Research claim issues, determine root causes, and take appropriate action to secure reimbursement
- Submit appeals and corrected claims in accordance with payer guidelines and deadlines
- Monitor claim status through resolution, ensuring timely and accurate follow-up
- Analyze denial trends and assist with identifying process improvement opportunities
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all account activity and actions taken
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve claim errors and system-related issues
- Communicate with payers through portals and direct outreach to resolve outstanding balances
- Ensure compliance with payer policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
- Meet productivity and quality benchmarks while managing a high-volume workload
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in medical billing, insurance follow-up, or accounts receivable
- Strong experience in physician/professional billing (profee claims required)
- Proficiency with Epic or similar electronic health record/billing systems is required
- Familiarity with clearinghouse workflows and payer portals
- Experience handling denials, appeals, and claim corrections
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage priority-driven workloads
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Benefits
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits through Addison Group during the contract period.