AR Specialist III (Temporary)

Integrated Pain Management Medical Group, Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$22 - $29•Remote

About The Position

The AR Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate follow-up of outstanding accounts receivable within the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) department to ensure claims are adjudicated correctly and reimbursed appropriately. This role supports optimal reimbursement through proactive payer outreach, claim status monitoring, issue resolution, and coordination with billing, coding, and authorization teams. The AR Specialist plays a key role in reducing days sales outstanding (DSO), improving cash flow, and supporting denial prevention efforts across the revenue cycle. This is a remote temporary position for a minimum of 3 months. We are only hiring in the following states: AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR, TX and WA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
5+ years of AR follow-up experience in medical billing
Strong experience with Workers’ Compensation billing, including adjuster communication, state rules, medical necessity, and required documentation
Experience with high-volume workers’ compensation caseloads
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet daily deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional RCM teams
Experience with multiple EHR/ Practice Management systems (IMS, Nextgen, Athena, eClinicalWorks or similar)
Basic understanding of NCCI edits and payer-specific billing guidelines
Strong verbal communication, especially when speaking with WC adjusters, excellent attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and solid skills in other Microsoft

Responsibilities

Manage high-dollar, high-risk, and complex outstanding claims to ensure accurate adjudication and protect revenue
Strategically manage payer timelines to reduce aging and prevent revenue leakage
Resolve escalated claim rejections and systemic fee schedule discrepancies through payer outreach and contract review
Partner with authorization leadership to address recurring compliance and documentation gaps
Determine appropriate escalation timing and pathways for delayed or high-risk claims
Proactively audit claims for timely filing exposure, medical necessity trends, eligibility patterns, COB discrepancies, and modifier compliance
Identify systemic underpayment or denial patterns and collaborate with Denials and Appeals teams to prevent recurrence
Provide mentorship to junior staff and contribute to workflow improvement initiatives
Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs