Accounts Receivable Analyst | Medical Billing | Healthcare

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Business Services
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
Starting Pay: $21.63 per hour

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and dependable Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Business Services team in Philadelphia.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst supports the organization's healthcare billing and financial operations by processing insurance payments, maintaining accurate patient accounts, reviewing billing transactions, and resolving payment discrepancies.

We are seeking candidates with 3–5 years of hospital business office experience and experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance.

This position is well suited for individuals with experience in Medical Billing, Hospital Billing, Healthcare Accounts Receivable, Insurance Payment Posting, Patient Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations who are looking for a consistent weekday schedule within an established healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate already understands healthcare billing procedures, insurance reimbursement, payment posting, and account reconciliation. Training will be provided on the organization's specific billing systems and internal procedures.

While limited payment-handling responsibilities may be assigned, the primary focus of this position is healthcare accounts receivable and insurance billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process insurance payments associated with inpatient and outpatient healthcare services

• Work with Medicare, Medicaid, CBH, BHSI, and commercial insurance billing and reimbursement

• Accurately post insurance and patient payments, adjustments, and allowances to patient accounts and the general ledger

• Review insurance remittance advice, electronic payment reports, and patient accounts to ensure accurate payment posting

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, missing payments, posting errors, and outstanding account issues

• Communicate with insurance carriers and third-party payers regarding payment status and reimbursement concerns

• Process manual and electronic payments and maintain accurate financial transaction records

• Review and reconcile accounts receivable transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Maintain organized documentation of insurance payments, remittances, and related billing activity

• Prepare daily deposits and assist with financial reconciliation as needed

• Generate accounts receivable reports and support month-end closing activities

• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation for audits

• Perform limited cash-handling, petty cash, and payment-related duties when necessary

• Collaborate with billing staff, finance personnel, and other departments to resolve account discrepancies

• Maintain confidentiality of patient financial information and comply with organizational policies and procedures

• Perform additional accounts receivable and business office duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• 3–5 years of hospital business office experience required

• Experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance required

• Experience in healthcare accounts receivable, medical billing, insurance payment posting, patient accounting, or hospital revenue cycle operations

• Knowledge of insurance reimbursement, remittance processing, payment posting, and account reconciliation

• Experience reviewing insurance payments, processing adjustments, and resolving billing discrepancies

• Familiarity with electronic billing systems, patient accounting software, and electronic payment processing

• Experience with MedHost or Avatar systems preferred but not required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong computer, data entry, and financial documentation skills

• Ability to learn and adapt to the organization's specific billing systems and departmental procedures

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position within the Business Services Department of a behavioral healthcare organization.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst works primarily in an office environment, using computers, electronic billing systems, financial reports, and patient accounting records.

The position requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage financial transactions while meeting departmental deadlines.

Daily responsibilities involve reviewing insurance payments, maintaining billing records, reconciling accounts, and communicating with insurance carriers and other healthcare professionals.

Limited cashier-related responsibilities may be assigned as needed; however, the primary focus remains hospital billing, accounts receivable, and insurance payment processing.

Pre-Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace. All employees are expected to comply with organizational policies, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.