Accounts Receivable Specialist

Gardant•Kankakee, IL

12d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Gardant is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for managing Medicaid and Managed Care accounts, ensuring accurate documentation, timely application processing, claims follow-up, and resolution of outstanding balances. This role partners closely with Community leaders, operational leaders, and external agencies to support compliant and efficient revenue cycle processes.

Requirements

Associates degree in business or other related field
Experience in accounts receivable, Medicaid billing, healthcare revenue cycle, or senior living finance
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and follow complex regulatory requirements
Demonstrates strong computer skills while using a current version of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
Must possess and demonstrate analytical skills, comprehension and application of GAAP with a very hands-on approach

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi and/or PointClickCare are a plus

Responsibilities

Guides and supports Community teams on Medicaid accounts receivable processes and requirements.
Ensures all required financial and application documentation is complete, accurate, and uploaded to the financial system.
Manages Medicaid processing for move-ins, readmits, conversions, and move-outs, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Monitors correspondence, respond to document requests, and coordinate timely submission of required information.
Appeals denials and follow cases through approval.
Tracks pending accounts, redeterminations, spenddown estimates, and approval status while communicating updates to stakeholders.
Maintains detailed notes, adjustments, and income or liability updates within the financial system.
Performs detailed account analysis for Medicaid and Managed Care balances.
Researches and corrects unaccepted claims for reprocessing and ensure claims are addressed within expected timelines.
Monitors payer, coding, contract, and service-date changes that impact billing and reimbursement.
Submits appropriate write-offs for uncollectible accounts.
Reviews AR reports, escalate high-risk accounts, and provide guidance on next collection steps.
Partners with Community leaders, operational teams, and AR leadership to resolve discrepancies and support collections.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with state agencies, managed care organizations, and financial partners.
Communicate approvals, denials, discrepancies, and trends that may impact financial performance.