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Robert Half
AR Clerk
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What they do
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.
$47,502 / year median in Pennsylvania
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our healthcare organization. This position is responsible for managing patient and insurance receivables, posting payments, resolving account discrepancies, and supporting the revenue cycle team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a customer-service mindset, and experience working in a medical office, hospital, or healthcare setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesPost and reconcile patient, insurance, and electronic paymentsMonitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on outstanding balancesResearch and resolve billing, payment, and claim discrepanciesCommunicate with insurance carriers regarding unpaid or underpaid claimsFollow up on denied claims and assist with appeals when necessaryWork closely with patients regarding account balances and payment arrangementsMaintain accurate patient account records and documentationReconcile accounts and ensure timely payment processingAssist with month-end reporting and revenue cycle activitiesEnsure compliance with HIPAA and company policies
Key ResponsibilitiesPost and reconcile patient, insurance, and electronic paymentsMonitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on outstanding balancesResearch and resolve billing, payment, and claim discrepanciesCommunicate with insurance carriers regarding unpaid or underpaid claimsFollow up on denied claims and assist with appeals when necessaryWork closely with patients regarding account balances and payment arrangementsMaintain accurate patient account records and documentationReconcile accounts and ensure timely payment processingAssist with month-end reporting and revenue cycle activitiesEnsure compliance with HIPAA and company policies