Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing & Collection Associate plays a critical role in supporting the companies revenue cycle by ensuring the accurate, timely submission of insurance claims and the effective resolution of outstanding accounts receivable. This position is responsible for managing assigned billing accounts from claim creation through final payment, while maintaining strict compliance with payer requirements, internal policies, and healthcare regulations. Success in this role requires a high level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability, along with the ability to communicate professionally with insurance carriers, customers, and internal teams. The associate will work in a fast‑paced healthcare billing environment where accuracy, timeliness, and follow‑through directly impact cash flow and reimbursement outcomes.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
1–2 years of healthcare billing and collections experience
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, commercial insurance, and workers’ compensation
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations
Intermediate Excel skills
Experience navigating payer portals and billing systems

Nice To Haves

Medical billing or revenue cycle certifications preferred but not required (e.g., CPC, CPB, or similar)

Responsibilities

Managing assigned billing accounts from claim creation through final payment.
Ensuring accurate and timely submission of insurance claims.
Effectively resolving outstanding accounts receivable.
Maintaining strict compliance with payer requirements, internal policies, and healthcare regulations.
Communicating professionally with insurance carriers, customers, and internal teams.
Researching payer-specific requirements.
Resolving denials.
Submitting appeals within timely filing limits.
Daily handling of patient data, documentation management, and payer communications to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Tracking AR, identifying trends in denials or underpayments, and supporting internal reporting or reconciliation efforts.
Efficient follow-up, claim corrections, and documentation retrieval using payer portals and billing systems.