AR Follow Up Associate Catonsville, MD Description: The AR Follow Up Associate is responsible for performing research, correction, and updates within the accounts receivable management systems to ensure billing and receipt of compensation for services provided in resident care. Key functions include billing, collection, reimbursement calculation, cash posting, and reconciliation on assigned inventory. Key Duties: + Translate internal charge files to appropriate billing formats for electronic and manual claims submission to third-party and private payers. + Perform follow-up and collections of accounts with outstanding balances. + Adhere to department guidance on account documentation notes structure and content. + Initiate appeals, corrected claims submissions, or submit medical records in response to payer requests for information or denied claims. + Post contractual allowances, write-offs, and payments against appropriate claim/line item using the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or Remittance Advice. + Post rejection and denial transaction codes and descriptions using the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or Remittance Advice. + Research misapplied cash and credit balances utilizing appropriate payment and write-off codes. Additional Skills & Qualifications: + Minimum two (2) years of healthcare accounts receivable experience in billing, collections, cash posting, or other healthcare revenue cycle-related experience. + Graduation from an accredited two-year college with major coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Finance/Administration, or related field of study is preferred. + Current Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS-I) from the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) is preferred. + Knowledge of billing, collections, and cash posting processes in a healthcare provider environment. + Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care experience is a plus. + Experience working with CPT and ICD-10. + Knowledge of medical terminology. + Knowledge of Federal, State, and third-party electronic claims submission, denials, and reimbursement practices. + Experience working with CMS1500 and UB04 claim forms. + Knowledge of Vision or other medical practice management systems. + Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. + High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in catonsville,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.