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Creative Financial Staffing
Accounts Receivable & Billing Coordinator
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An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,316 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Accounts Receivable Clerk – Healthcare Billing Overview Position Summary for the Accounts Receivable Clerk The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for data entry into an automated billing system, including cash receipts and ancillary charges. This role processes and follows up on co-insurance and managed care claims and supports the finance department with government payer billing activities, report preparation, documentation, filing, and claim follow-up. Essential Functions & Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Clerk Post government payer payments to resident account balances and report discrepancies. Verify that payer balances match monthly billing charges. Report payer denials and payment issues. Enter billing information received from third-party billing vendors into the billing system and report discrepancies. Enter ancillary charges into the billing system and review for accuracy. Assemble and review co-insurance and managed care billing information. Follow up on unpaid co-insurance and managed care claims until payment is received. Assist with government healthcare program billing, including review of prepayment reports, census updates, income changes, and application follow-up. Print, maintain, and distribute accounts receivable reports as assigned. Perform additional duties as assigned. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Clerk Education High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Certifications None required. Experience Minimum of 3 years of healthcare billing experience. Experience with Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) billing and managed care claims strongly preferred. Skills & Abilities of the Accounts Receivable Clerk Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with electronic healthcare billing systems preferred. Travel None required. #ZRCFS #