Revenue Cycle Medical Billing - A/R Specialist Job at Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC, Thibodaux, LA

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  • Physicians Group Laboratories, LLC
  • Thibodaux, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Billing A/R Specialist

Location: Houma, LA or Thibodaux, LA (On-site only)

Department: Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

Reports To: RCM Manager / Director of Revenue Strategy

Billing Platform: CollaborateMD

Position Summary

Physicians Group Laboratories (PGL) and Providers Choice Lab (PCL) are full-service diagnostic laboratories dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and client service. We are seeking a Medical Billing Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist to join our Revenue Cycle Management team. This role is responsible for timely and effective insurance follow-up, resolving claim denials, reducing outstanding A/R, and ensuring maximum reimbursement through the CollaborateMD billing platform.

This is a critical on-site position and requires the individual to be located in or willing to commute daily to the Houma or Thibodaux, Louisiana area .

Key Responsibilities

  • Review aging reports to identify unpaid or underpaid claims.
  • Perform timely follow-up with insurance payers via phone, portals, and written communication.
  • Research, resolve, and appeal claim denials or rejections.
  • Correct and resubmit claims as necessary through CollaborateMD .
  • Document all follow-up actions and maintain accurate account notes.
  • Communicate payment trends, denial reasons, and payer issues to the RCM team.
  • Collaborate with the payment posting and billing teams to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
  • Meet or exceed department standards for follow-up productivity and resolution timeframes.
  • Assist with reporting and provide recommendations for process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, payer guidelines, and company policies.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Minimum 2 years of medical billing and A/R follow-up experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of CollaborateMD (or similar billing platforms).
  • Solid understanding of insurance reimbursement processes, denials, and appeals.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Must be based in Houma or Thibodaux, Louisiana , and available to work on-site.

Preferred:

  • Experience in a diagnostic laboratory or multi-specialty billing environment.
  • Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and payer-specific requirements.
  • Familiarity with denial management reporting and A/R reduction strategies.

Work Location & Schedule

  • On-site only. Must be located in the Houma or Thibodaux area.
  • Full-time, Monday – Friday.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities within the RCM team.

Physicians Group Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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