Company Description

Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

Job Description

Norco is currently seeking an individual to fill our Medical AR Specialist position. Responsible for managing accounts receivable billing and collection of payments for all designated payers and locations in order to meet and maintain company goals. Areas of focus include submissions of claims, claim rejections, denial management, collection of current and aged insurance receivables, account adjustments, audits, account status changes, posting payments, refunds, and patient phone calls. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Research and resolve any claims from date of denial for assigned reason codesMonitor the company's accounts receivable balances and contact patients when identified collection issues arisePost electronic and non-electronic paymentsSubmit insurance claims to payers and process rejected/denied claims by sending an appeal and/or reconsideration letterVerify patients' eligibility, coverage, and benefits and identify authorization requirementsPerform other tasks as assigned or necessary

QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentKnowledgeable on the insurance process, medical terminology, and codingProficient within Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelUnderstand and remember various accounting codes and how to appropriately use themExcellent problem solving skills, public relations skills, verbal and written communication
skillsAttention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasksAbility to perform basic mathematics calculationsAbility to accurately enter data into computers and acquire a working knowledge of any software applications necessary to the position

Additional Information

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance optionsEmployee Tuition Reimbursement401(k) with Employer MatchingWellness ProgramEmployee Discount on products sold by Norco

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Norco 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.

Norco, Inc is a Drug-Free workplace.