Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Purpose

 Accounts Receivable Specialist monitors and maintains the aging of the Electronic Health System. 

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent with previous work in billing activities.
• Associate Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business-related environment preferred.                                                                                                 

Core Job Duties

• Works closely with the Access Coordinator Supervisors and Billing Manager regarding issues that may interfere with accurate reimbursement of services rendered.
• Work various unapplied and outstanding audit reports.
• Reviewing charges for accuracy, ensuring payors receipt of clean claims, and following up on outstanding accounts receivables
• Cross trained in essential department job duties and functions.
• Participation at relevant site staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
• Notifies Billing Manager regarding the status of deadlines and job duties. Give these updates in weekly meetings to all staff.
• Work with other departments as needed with problems, questions, or special projects.
• Answer calls to assist person(s) served with questions or concerns about their accounts, researching to verify accuracy.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models. 
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately. 
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.             
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.