Accounts Receivable Assistant

Find your purpose as an Accounts Receivable Assistant with CentraCare! The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for the timely processing of payments, denials and corresponding adjustments to establish patient responsibility per regulatory, payer and Corporate Compliance requirements. 

Schedule:

• Full-time 80 hours every 2 weeks
• Mon-Fri 8a-430p
• Onsite at our South Point location in St. Cloud

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay is $18.84 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
  • Pay range: $18.40-$27.61 per hour
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available 

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in business or a healthcare related program or three years relevant healthcare experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with use of Microsoft Office applications and related healthcare systems and software preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in healthcare accounts receivable and knowledge of healthcare billing and third-party payer requirements needed to be successful.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles required.

Core Functions:

• Responsible for timely posting of all payments, adjustments, reversals and denials to reflect the most accurate balance on accounts. 
• Prepares, posts, and balances third party remittance advises.  Handles all remittance-related problems Completes work within timeframes and productivity standards established by management.
• Balance cash receipts and scans deposits for Finance.
• Identifies and implements all updates mandated by outside entities and in-house departments including third party payers and state and federal government.
• Works with Finance staff/management and outside auditors to provide information for audits.
• Responsible for assigned work queues.
• Interacts with revenue cycle departments in correction of charges and payments, answering questions and related benefits of third party payers and state and federal government payers.
• Actively identifies remit/remark code changes, system changes and rules/edits that will improve billing and collection functions.
• Ensures goals, objectives and standards established in conjunction with Leadership are attained.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and the organization’s policies/procedures regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Attends all relevant seminars and education programs that deal with third party payer changes and updated guidelines.
• Successfully complete assigned education within allotted time frame.
• Provides cross coverage and back-up duties for co-workers.
• Accountable and responsible for engaging in committees as assigned.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare  is an EEO/AA employer.

Our roots go back to 1886 when St. Cloud Hospital was built to serve the health care needs of people living in Central Minnesota. In 1995, CentraCare was formed, which today includes eight hospitals in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville, Redwood Falls, Sauk Centre and Willmar. We also have more than 30 clinics, 11 senior housing facilities and seven long-term care facilities throughout the area.

CentraCare has grown to meet the needs of the communities and is now one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. This means we are able to offer the latest advancements in care, technology and treatments close to home. But what makes CentraCare special is not our facilities or technology. It is our people. We live in the communities we serve. We are neighbors, friends and family. And when you need us, we are here for you.