Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist/Claims Follow-up

Job Description

Job Description

A/R Specialist

Confidential Plastic Surgery Practice – Red Bank, NJ

A well-established and discreet plastic surgery practice in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a detail-oriented A/R Specialist to join our revenue cycle team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong accounts receivable experience in healthcare, a command of follow-up workflows, and the ability to drive collections while maintaining a high standard of patient service.

This is a confidential recruitment.

Position Overview

The A/R Specialist will manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including aging follow-up, insurance and patient balance reconciliation, denial/appeals follow-up, and coordination with clinical and front-office staff to optimize cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage aging AR from all payers (insurance, self-pay, patient balances)
• Conduct timely follow-up with payers to resolve claim delays, denials, and underpayments
• Prepare and submit appeals and supporting documentation
• Post payments and adjustments; reconcile accounts
• Work with front-desk and clinical teams to resolve documentation or coding issues
• Educate patients on billing inquiries and payment options professionally
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly A/R reporting
• Drive metrics and KPI tracking (e.g., 30/60/90+ day aging, clean claim rates)

Qualifications

• 3+ years medical A/R or revenue cycle experience (surgical or specialty practice preferred)
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, modifiers, and billing compliance
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple payers, prioritize follow-up, and produce accurate reporting
• Experience with medical billing systems and electronic remittance (ANSI 835)

Preferred Skills

• Denial management and appeals expertise
• Out-of-network and self-pay receivables experience
• Familiarity with practice management systems
• Metrics-driven with focus on reducing outstanding AR

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health/dental/vision options
• Professional work environment
• Room for growth and skill advancement

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief summary highlighting your A/R experience (especially with surgical specialties). All inquiries will remain confidential.