Insurance AR Specialist

Job Title: Insurance AR Specialist

Location: Houston, TX (North West)

Industry: Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Management

Pay: $18–$21 per hour

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing healthcare organization seeking an Insurance AR Specialist to support insurance follow-up, accounts receivable management, and payment posting. This role is well-suited for someone with foundational medical billing experience who enjoys problem-solving, payer communication, and working in a structured back-office environment.

Job Description:

The Insurance AR Specialist is responsible for resolving unpaid and underpaid insurance claims, reviewing EOBs, posting payments, and serving as a liaison between billing teams, providers, and payers. This position plays a key role in reducing aged AR and ensuring billing accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow up on unpaid and aged insurance claims (120+ days) to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Review insurance EOBs, identify discrepancies, and initiate appeals when needed.
• Investigate posting errors and collaborate with billing teams to resolve issues.
• Post insurance and patient payments accurately and reconcile accounts.
• Communicate with insurance companies and patients regarding claims, balances, and corrections.
• Update patient insurance information and process refund requests.
• Document all payer and patient correspondence clearly within the system.
• Support billing operations and assist with training or process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in medical billing, insurance collections, or AR preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance payer guidelines and billing workflows.
• Experience reading and interpreting EOBs required.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and payer portals (Centricity or Athena preferred).
• Strong customer service and phone communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
• Work Model: Fully onsite
• Environment: Back-office / Central Business Office
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Training: Onsite training provided
• Start Date: ASAP

Perks:

• Stable full-time schedule
• Opportunity for long-term employment and advancement
• Supportive billing team and collaborative office environment
• Exposure to orthopedic and specialty medical billing workflows

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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