Position Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist diligently organizes, recovers and resolves open accounts receivables. This individual will utilize multiple tools and systems to analyze and execute the daily duties of revenue cycle payer follow up. This position has a direct correlation to the daily level of cash flow for the organization. The in-depth field knowledge and expertise in managed care and government rules/regulations is a specialty skill that is acquired through on the job training, accounts receivable experience, and keeping abreast of ongoing payer specific changes through provider manuals, monthly/quarterly updates from the payers, payer websites and contracts.
Position Qualification:
Prior Revenue Cycle experience (insurance or healthcare environment) with proven experience in the healthcare insurance arena or customer service departments.
Researching and understanding multiple payer policies
Coding guidelines
Microsoft Office Tools
Navigate efficiently within multiple systems
Customer service (internal and external)
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
Possesses critical decision making
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.