Billing Associate at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Abarca Health Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, PharmacyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's Technical degree or 1 to 2 years of related experience
  • 1-3 years of related experience
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work specified hours: 9:30am-6:00pm, every 3rd weekend/holiday; 80hrs/2wks
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s 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

  • Verify, submit, and adjudicate patient billing information
  • Submit necessary claim forms and reconcile accounts receivable remittances appropriately
  • Document tracking information to customer's accounts
  • Verify and correct billing input for claim processing
  • Reconcile Point of Sale cash flow
  • Respond to external and internal customers' concerns regarding accounts in a timely and accurate manner
  • Investigate reports and correct information for complete accuracy; provide corrections and documentation to patients and appropriate departments
  • Investigate and report on current reimbursement developments on third party remittances; maintain compliance with coding/billing requirements
  • Direct the preparation, completion, and filing of third party payor insurance reimbursement claims (electronic and paper formats)
  • Process explanation of Medicare Benefits for supplemental insurances
  • Verify bill accuracy and review to initiate appeal information when appropriate; collaborate with other departments for follow-up and timely resolution
  • Comprehend/interpret organization policies and procedures; maintain appropriate records for compliance and audit purposes
  • Correspond with other departments for necessary billing information
  • Reconcile cash management and coordinate daily deposits for all applicable areas
  • Provide excellent customer service to external and internal customers

Skills

Medical Billing
Claim Adjudication
Accounts Receivable
Insurance Claims
Customer Service
Medicare Benefits
Billing Compliance
Electronic Claims
Paper Claims
Appeals Processing
Point of Sale Reconciliation

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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