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Overview
The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for conducting detail reviews of credit balance accounts, analyzing denials to uncover root causes and assessing aged discharged not final billed accounts to ensure timely and accurate billing. This role emphasizes proactive collaboration with the central business office, medical records department and patient access, aiming to identify and implement front-end processes to address recurring issues and reduce denial patterns.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education in a related field may be substituted for experience preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of two years accounts receivable experience required. Minimum of one year experience in a health care organization required.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Excellent speed and accuracy in 10-key data entry required.
Analytical, investigative and good problem solving skills with continued follow through are required.
Computer literacy and very proficient with Excel spreadsheets
Knowledge of accounts receivable practices and medical patient account services procedures.
Basic knowledge of coding and third party reimbursement procedures and practices.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers and supervisors as a team member.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Upholds effective work habits including, but not limited to, regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability, and promptness.
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