Accounts Receivable Specialist I - Remote

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Overview:

Managing accounts receivable accounts (Reference Lab) , ensuring accurate billing and timely collection of payments. Reviewing and processing insurance claims, verifying patient information and coding for accuracy.

Communicating with insurance providers, patients, and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies or issues. Performing account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and applying appropriate payments or adjustments.

Maintaining patient account balances, assisting with follow-up on unpaid claims, and issuing statements as needed. Ensuring adherence to healthcare billing regulations and policies. Assisting with month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
Collaborating with other departments (e.g., billing, coding, and customer service) to streamline AR processes. Addressing and resolving any patient or insurance inquiries related to billing and payment issues.

The AR Specialist I (Reference Lab) should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of healthcare billing practices and payer systems. This role supports the organization’s financial operations by optimizing the accounts receivable process and improving cash flow.

Position can be on-site at the Sentara Patient Accounting Building or following sign-off on all training/education, you may discuss a Remote schedule with the Supervisor

Full Time, 40 hours a week (day shift)

If Remote work status is selected your Onboarding and Training will be provided remotely for you also

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of Healthcare related experience, specifically in the area of Revenue Cycle
• Preferred Revenue Cycle experience of Billing, Follow-Up, insurance, Registration and/or Payor experience
• Preferred knowledge of Payor Websites
• Behind scenes Account Receivable collections from Payors (not patient-facing)

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.