Accounts Receivable Assistant

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with use of Microsoft Office applications and related healthcare systems and software preferred.

Responsibilities

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.