Accounts Receivable Analyst | Medical Billing | Healthcare

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and dependable Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Business Services team in Philadelphia. The Accounts Receivable Analyst supports the organization's healthcare billing and financial operations by processing insurance payments, maintaining accurate patient accounts, reviewing billing transactions, and resolving payment discrepancies. We are seeking candidates with 3–5 years of hospital business office experience and experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance. This position is well suited for individuals with experience in Medical Billing, Hospital Billing, Healthcare Accounts Receivable, Insurance Payment Posting, Patient Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations who are looking for a consistent weekday schedule within an established healthcare organization. The ideal candidate already understands healthcare billing procedures, insurance reimbursement, payment posting, and account reconciliation. Training will be provided on the organization's specific billing systems and internal procedures. While limited payment-handling responsibilities may be assigned, the primary focus of this position is healthcare accounts receivable and insurance billing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3–5 years of hospital business office experience required
Experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance required
Experience in healthcare accounts receivable, medical billing, insurance payment posting, patient accounting, or hospital revenue cycle operations
Knowledge of insurance reimbursement, remittance processing, payment posting, and account reconciliation
Experience reviewing insurance payments, processing adjustments, and resolving billing discrepancies
Familiarity with electronic billing systems, patient accounting software, and electronic payment processing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong computer, data entry, and financial documentation skills
Ability to learn and adapt to the organization's specific billing systems and departmental procedures

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience with MedHost or Avatar systems preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Review and process insurance payments associated with inpatient and outpatient healthcare services
Work with Medicare, Medicaid, CBH, BHSI, and commercial insurance billing and reimbursement
Accurately post insurance and patient payments, adjustments, and allowances to patient accounts and the general ledger
Review insurance remittance advice, electronic payment reports, and patient accounts to ensure accurate payment posting
Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, missing payments, posting errors, and outstanding account issues
Communicate with insurance carriers and third-party payers regarding payment status and reimbursement concerns
Process manual and electronic payments and maintain accurate financial transaction records
Review and reconcile accounts receivable transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintain organized documentation of insurance payments, remittances, and related billing activity
Prepare daily deposits and assist with financial reconciliation as needed
Generate accounts receivable reports and support month-end closing activities
Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records and supporting documentation for audits
Perform limited cash-handling, petty cash, and payment-related duties when necessary
Collaborate with billing staff, finance personnel, and other departments to resolve account discrepancies
Maintain confidentiality of patient financial information and comply with organizational policies and procedures
Perform additional accounts receivable and business office duties as assigned