Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Performs a variety of accounts receivable functions in support of the department including billing and collections. Calculates, posts and verifies financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Reconciles daily cash. Researches account receivable transactions and discrepancies.

Pay : $23 / hr

Schedule : FT, M-F, 8 : 30am-5pm est

Job Responsibilities :

• Identifies and communicates requirements to ensure all payer requirements are adhered to via billing & collection activity.
• Bills claims to appropriate payers including Medicaid, and all other payers
• Researches, corrects, and applies all transactions related to cash applications : cash posting, unapplied cash, credit balances, etc.
• Maintains accurate accounts receivable records by client.
• Follows up on claim status through appeals, rebilling, recalculations, and adjudication of clean and denied claims.
• Understands and maintains full revenue cycle process from client account set-up through final cash resolution.
• Identifies and communicates problem accounts or issues to management and teammates to foster timely correction and teamwork.
• Organizes responsibilities and priorities to ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Verifies eligibility and obtain supporting documentation of authorizations for client accounts or assists field offices in set-up of client accounts
• Maintains appropriate working knowledge of coding, collections, insurance practices and business systems.
• Maintains a proven track record of high volume claims research meeting collections goals
• Ensures that all information regarding collections activity is properly and accurately entered into billing & collections system.
• Creates and modifies documents using Microsoft Office to support and update teammates and field offices regarding collections processes and system functionality including clerical duties such as photocopying, denial entry, and manual claims reprocessing.
• Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operations.
• Prepares monthly reports for CEO, Regional Vice Presidents, other executives or management as needed.

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We offer the following benefits to employees :

Contract / contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA : At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and / or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.