Insurance Specialist I

OverviewRegional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Insurance Specialist to join the team. This position is responsible for payer and patient account balances being paid timely and remaining current. Performs collection activities such as monitoring delinquent accounts, contacting patients for account payment, resolving billing problems, and answering routine and non-routine account inquiries. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you! While some experience is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore oncology care. Employment Type: Full TimeBenefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)Location: Hackensack, NJTotal Base Pay Range: $39,673.17 - $53,483.60 Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Monitors delinquent accounts and performs collection duties Reviews reports, researches and resolves issues Reviews payment postings for accuracy and to ensure account balances are current Works with co-workers to resolve insurance payment and billing errors Monitors and updates delinquent accounts status Recommends accounts for collection or write-off Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations. Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaints. Contacts patients to secure past due balances, verifies patient demographics and insurance providers, updates information in systems, and documents conversations Answers patient payment, billing, and insurance questions and resolves complaintsMay refer patients to Patient Benefits Representative to set up payment plans Maintains credit balances of patients and payors ensuring timely refunds within government guidelines/regulations Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regard to patient recordsPerforms other duties as requested or assigned Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum two (2) years combined medical billing and payment experience requiredDemonstrate knowledge of state, federal, and third party claims processing required Demonstrate knowledge of state & federal collections guidelines Must successfully complete required e-learning courses within 90 days of occupying positionThe US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.