Account Receivable Specialist - MED Accounts

Comanche County Hospital Authority • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

The A/R Specialist plays a crucial role in managing accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate billing and collections. This position involves age-specific care and interaction, identifying and processing accounts that are ready for collection, and investigating and resolving any issues related to the A/R ledger. The specialist will also handle billing inquiries, process error corrections, and review credit balances. Additionally, the role includes monitoring liens, charity care programs, and payroll deductions, as well as participating in special projects and assisting in the preparation of month-end reports. Training and support for new employees and co-workers is also a key responsibility, along with general filing duties and participation in weekly staff meetings. Adherence to personnel guidelines and demonstrating self-directed behavior are essential aspects of this role.

Requirements

• 2 years general office experience
• Ten key by touch
• Typing 50 wpm
• 1 year experience with computer software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, or database
• 2 years medical billing experience with emphasis on all areas of billing including claims processing, payment posting and accounts receivable investigation
• High School diploma with preferred courses in business, math, or accounting, with typing, filing methods and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Participate and implement age specific care and interaction
• Identify and process accounts ready for collection process
• Investigate and resolve A/R ledger problems
• Answer billing inquiries
• Process error corrections
• Review and process credit balances
• Identify, process and monitor liens
• Identify, process, and monitor charity care program
• Identify, process, and monitor payroll deductions
• Special projects
• Assist in preparation of month-end reports
• Provide training and support to new employees and co-workers
• Perform general filing duties
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Follow personnel guidelines
• Demonstrate self-directed behavior

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED