Medical Biller / Insurance Follow Up, Farmington

Medical Biller / Insurance Follow Up
Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist Location: Farmington Schedule: Monday Friday | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Position Type: Long-Term Contract Company: J.Morrissey Pay rate: $23+ per hour (based on experience) Position Overview J.Morrissey is seeking an experienced Medical Billing Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity in Farmington, CT.
The ideal candidate will have strong hospital billing and healthcare collections experience with a proven ability to resolve outstanding accounts efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities:
Performs financial investigations to determine debtors ability to pay; sets up payment plans
Performs phone collections to various sources; performs mail collections by using a prescribed set of dunning and/or specialized correspondence
Recommends rebilling to third parties if appropriate; refers accounts to outside collection agencies
Follows through with wage executions/property liens; recommends referrals to small claims court; enters claims into small claims court; may represent the Health Center in court
Manage and follow up on outstanding hospital and medical accounts receivable balances
Conduct insurance and payer follow-up to ensure timely reimbursement
Investigate and resolve denied, delayed, or unpaid claims
Review explanation of benefits (EOBs) and remittance advice for accuracy
Work directly with insurance carriers, patients, and internal departments regarding billing issues
Maintain detailed account documentation and collection activity notes
Identify trends impacting reimbursement and escalate issues as needed
Qualifications:
3 years minimum recent hospital billing and accounts receivable collections experience
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, insurance guidelines, and reimbursement processes
Experience working with commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid claims
Ability to interpret EOBs and resolve claim denials
Proficiency with healthcare billing systems and Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage a high-volume workload
Why Join Us?
Long-term contract opportunity with a respected organization Stable MondayFriday daytime schedule Collaborative and professional work environment Competitive compensation based on experience