Accounts Receivable Clerk ()

SUMMARY Responsible for the daily operations related to credit and collections, cash receipts, and the overall maintenance of accounts receivable. This role ensures accurate recording of incoming payments, resolves discrepancies efficiently, and supports revenue cycle activities in coordination with various departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately post patient payments received via cash, check, and credit card on a daily basis. Enter all cash receipts, remittance advices, and adjustments promptly and with a high degree of accuracy. Prepare batch control spreadsheets that reconcile with daily bank deposits. Notify the CFO promptly of any issues delaying payment on outstanding accounts. Collaborate with Patient Financial Services to reconcile cash at month-end and resolve discrepancies. Communicate payments received on bad debt accounts to the appropriate collection agency. Verify that contractual adjustments align with insurance contracts; investigate any anomalies or unusually high adjustments. Maintain and update bankruptcy files as needed. Submit all proposed adjustments, write-offs, and refunds for CFO approval. Work closely with Patient Financial Services, Health Information Management, and Billing teams to address and resolve outstanding or incomplete claims, as well as third-party correspondence. Notify appropriate staff of denied or rejected claims, ensuring proper documentation in patient episode notes. Monitors the flow of ERAs from clearinghouse into EMR software to ensure all are downloaded and recorded in EMR Monitor and follow up on any credit balances Work with Accounts Payable staff to process patient refunds Assist with correspondence-related issues from third parties regarding patient accounts and billing EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree; or two years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in business and accounting desirable.

Additional Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Up to a $7,500 hire-on bonus.