Medical A/R Specialist - School Insurance Collector

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with 19 offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for more than 25 years and have over 1200 dedicated healthcare employees in our care. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional medical benefits, and generous PTO. We're looking for a School Insurance Collector. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of school insurance or health insurance experience.*Full-Time Opportunities - Filling Multiple Roles** *Monday - Friday, No Weekends!** *Open Positions for Workers Compensation Collector AND School Insurance Collector!**School Insurance Collector Job Description**General Summary: *Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.*Responsibilities:** Reviewing past due accounts and related documentation.* Contacting patients, guarantors, and or third-party payers to secure payments and provide resolution of assigned accounts.* Appealing incorrect denials and incorrect payments.* Responding to carrier verification requests in a timely manner.* Tracking and reporting all account information.* Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulation.*Skills Required: ** Problem Solving Skills: You have a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.* Organizational skills: You have exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills that will aid in account follow-up.*Required experience and Qualifications:** High School Diploma or equivalent GED.* Minimum of one year healthcare or insurance office experience required.* Knowledge of accounts receivable processes and procedures required.* Excellent oral, written, computer and customer service skills.This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.*Workers Compensation Collector Job Description*_*Candidate responsibilities include:*_* Reviewing past due accounts and related documentation.* Contacting patients, guarantors, and or third-party payers to secure payments and provide resolution of assigned accounts.* Reviewing and follow-up on workers comp denials and delays.* Appealing incorrect denials and incorrect payments.* Responding to carrier verification requests in a timely manner.* Tracking and reporting all account information.* Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations._*Candidate Attributes:*_* Problem Solving Skills: You have a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.* Organizational skills: You have exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills that will aid in account follow-up._*Required experience and Qualifications:*_* High School Diploma or equivalent GED.* Minimum of one year medical billing/collections or insurance/workers comp experience required.* Knowledge of workers compensation rules and laws.* Excellent oral, written, computer and customer service skills.This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company._*Thank you for your interest in working with Orlin & Cohen!*_/*The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity)./*/*/*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.If you have any questions, email us at #AJ1Job Type: Full-timePay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)* Medical collection: 1 year (Preferred)* Workers' compensation: 1 year (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Garden City, NY 11530 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2024-11-13