Billing Associate at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
$37,976 – $49,400Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Associate's Technical degree or 1 to 2 years of related experience
  • 1-3 years of related experience
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Verifies, submits, and adjudicates patient billing information
  • Submits necessary claim forms and reconciles accounts receivable remittances appropriately
  • Documents tracking information to customer's accounts
  • Verifies and corrects billing input for claim processing
  • Reconciles Point of Sale cash flow
  • Responds to external and internal customers' concerns regarding accounts in a timely and accurate manner
  • Investigates reports and corrects information necessary for complete accuracy; provides corrections and documentation to patients and appropriate departments
  • Investigates and reports on current reimbursement developments on third party remittances
  • Maintains compliance with coding/billing requirements
  • Directs the preparation, completion, and filing of third party payor insurance reimbursement claims (electronic and paper formats)
  • Processes explanation of Medicare Benefits for supplemental insurances
  • Verifies bill accuracy and reviews to initiate appeal information when appropriate
  • Collaborates with other departments for follow-up and timely resolution
  • Comprehends/interprets organization policies and procedures; maintains appropriate records for compliance and audit purposes
  • Corresponds with other departments for necessary billing information
  • Reconciles cash management and coordinates daily deposits for all applicable areas
  • Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers

Skills

billing verification
claims submission
accounts receivable
insurance adjudication
cash reconciliation
Medicare EOB
appeals processing
compliance coding
customer service
third-party remittances

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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