Corporate Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job description

We are hiring for: Corporate Accounts Receivable Specialist Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Performs a variety of accounts receivable functions in support of the department including billing and collections. Calculates, posts and verifies financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Reconciles daily cash. Researches account receivable transactions and discrepancies. ** This is a Remote position but you must reside in Atlanta, GA to be considered ** ** Two years proven experience in denials, collections follow up, and medical accounts receiving experience preferred ** Pay: Starting at $23 but based on experience and background Schedule: FT, M-F, 830am-5pm EST Job Responsibilities: Identifies and communicates requirements to ensure all payer requirements are adhered to via billing & collection activity. Bills claims to appropriate payers including Medicaid, and all other payers Researches, corrects, and applies all transactions related to cash applications: cash posting, unapplied cash, credit balances, etc. Maintains accurate accounts receivable records by client. Follows up on claim status through appeals, rebilling, recalculations, and adjudication of clean and denied claims. Understands and maintains full revenue cycle process from client account set-up through final cash resolution. Identifies and communicates problem accounts or issues to management and teammates to foster timely correction and teamwork. Organizes responsibilities and priorities to ensure timely collection of receivables. Verifies eligibility and obtain supporting documentation of authorizations for client accounts or assists field offices in set-up of client accounts Maintains appropriate working knowledge of coding, collections, insurance practices and business systems. Maintains a proven track record of high volume claims research meeting collections goals Ensures that all information regarding collections activity is properly and accurately entered into billing & collections system. Creates and modifies documents using Microsoft Office to support and update teammates and field offices regarding collections processes and system functionality including clerical duties such as photocopying, denial entry, and manual claims reprocessing. Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operations. Prepares monthly reports for CEO, Regional Vice Presidents, other executives or management as needed. Required Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses A four-year college degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business preferred. At least one - two years’ experience working in accounts receivable and collections. Or High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Familiar with computers and WINDOWS applications like word processing, spreadsheets and Internet access. Valid drivers license including personal vehicle insurance coverage. Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training, certifications and privileging as required. Essential Qualifications/Skills To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, government officials and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and standard accounting types of calculations. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Successfully complete other training as may be required or amended by company policy. Develop organizational and communication skills that foster TEAMWORK. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. #RHAIDD Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees) Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.