At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!
OverviewAs an Insurance A/R Specialist, this position collects payments for an assigned segment of the insurance accounts receivable and performs collection duties in accordance with established federal and state regulations.
ResponsibilitiesMAIN:
GENERAL DUTIES:
METHOD AND FREQUENCY OF SUPERVISION:
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- Monthly meetings with supervisor. Informal supervision with employee through an open door policy. Employee is expected to ask questions when needed.
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Prior Experience:
- 2 years medical billing or healthcare insurance follow up experience
- 2 years in denials and collections
Skills and Proficiencies:
- Active knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines and coding policies.
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Well-organized with attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
- Excellent math skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with team members, clinic staff, payers and patients.
- Excellent professional customer service skills.
- Have a desire and dedication to work with self-discipline.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality: adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Physical Abilities:
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- Ability to sit for long periods. Work requires walking, bending, standing, sitting, and reaching
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of medical billing or healthcare insurance follow-up experience
- Two years of denials and collections experience
- Knowledge of CMS guidelines, contracted insurance guidelines, and coding policies
- Computer literacy
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions
- Strong math skills
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with team members, clinic staff, payers, and patients
- Professional customer service skills
- Self-discipline and dedication
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
- Ability to sit for long periods and perform walking, bending, standing, sitting, and reaching
What We Do
American Vision Partners is an eye-care physician services and practice-management organization. It partners with ophthalmology practices across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Texas, integrating management systems, infrastructure, and technology to support high-quality patient care. Through its affiliated practices, AVP provides comprehensive ophthalmic services, including routine and specialty care, optical retail, surgery, and treatment for cataracts, retina, glaucoma, cornea, and other conditions.
