Billing Specialist | Highland Park, IL

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Billing Specialist in Highland Park, IL

Prompt Med Urgent Care – Highland Park is looking for a Billing Specialist – Accounts Receivable to join the billing department in the company’s urgent care center located in Highland Park, Illinois. At Prompt Med Urgent Care, our billing team is small but mighty. For the past two years, we’ve kept billing in-house to better serve our patients with clarity and care.

Our team of two experienced, professionals take pride in making the process straightforward and stress-free. We’re committed to transparency, accuracy, and supporting patients with the same compassion they receive in our clinics.

1849 Green Bay Rd., Suite 171, Highland Park, IL 60035

Status:
Full-time
Hours For This Position:
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

Start Date:

ASAP

The primary purpose of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to efficiently process all denied charges and be a resource to the Billing Manager for solutions to AR questions and issues. Accurate processing of denials will ensure reliable cash flow to position the company strategically and enhance the organization’s growth potential.

• Work assigned AR each day for resolution, being mindful of turn-around times, AR trends, and large variances in charge volume.
• Process insurance denials and appeals to ensure timely account resolution.
• Identify denial trends and determine process changes to prevent future denials.
• Following up on outstanding invoices and contacting customers regarding past due payments.
• Resolving disputed charges and billing issues.
• Work with other teams to address editing, coding and payment related issues.
• Back up and assist customer service team as needed for all billing inquiries.
• Promote a culture that reflects the organization’s values, encourages good performance, and enhances productivity.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Following up on outstanding invoices and contacting customers regarding past due payments.
• Review medical records requests from attorney offices and send invoices prior to releasing the records. Send medical records once the payment has been received.
• Stay abreast of all regulations, laws, procedures, and requirements of insurance companies regarding billing and claims by reviewing in-house material and going to off-site seminars/conferences.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (required)Experience: 1-3 years in medical billing, accounts receivable or collections (required)

• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Our clinics are equipped with the latest medical technology such as in-house digital X-ray and PCR testing. Along with our technology, our Prompt Med Urgent Care clinics are each staffed with a team of experienced, careful, and genuine healthcare professionals who share the belief that every small act of care can make a world of difference.

Our mission is to create a lasting, positive impact on the lives of individuals and families we serve by providing care they can rely on, no matter what life throws their way. With every visit, we’re building a healthier, stronger community – one patient at a time.