Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR)

Life Care Centers of America•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Life Care Centers of America is looking to add an energetic and driven person to their experienced Accounts Receivable team! The Accounts Receivable Specialist's primary focus initially would be private collections for multiple skilled nursing facilities. This function is performed out of the division office and is done in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipts and billing, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Prior experience in medical billing is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred
Data entry experience preferred
Experience with Point Click Care or other skill nursing-based accounting systems preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all billing (i.e., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
Record cash receipts accurately and timely
Accurately prepare bank deposits
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs