Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Specialist position performs billing and collections duties for assigned funders and or programs. The AR Specialist communicates and performs authorization and census issues to program staff, case managers, guardians, and clinical team, as well as completes EHR adjustments. This position is the liaison between the financial department and Devereux Arizona programs. You will accurately enter required information into EHR and other tracking computer database, monitor and report on accounts receivable activities for assigned programs or funders, and assist departmental staff with research and resolution of credit balances. The AR Specialist provides support for cash application and revenue adjustments as requested/needed to ensure timely completion for month end close. You will also assist in developing best practices that strengthen Devereux's position in the marketplace and work collaboratively to improve systems and foster strong business relationships with funding agencies and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to attend full time, paid New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
- Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)
- Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
- Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience in accounts receivable/billing/collections preferred
- Strong computer literacy and receivables software knowledge
- Knowledge of behavioral health terminology preferred
- Certified Professional Biller (C.P.B.) or certified coding specialist preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs billing and collections duties for assigned funders and or programs
- Communicates and performs authorization and census issues to program staff, case managers, guardians, and clinical team, as well as completes EHR adjustments
- Accurately enter required information into EHR and other tracking computer database
- Monitor and report on accounts receivable activities for assigned programs or funders
- Assist departmental staff with research and resolution of credit balances
- Provides support for cash application and revenue adjustments as requested/needed to ensure timely completion for month end close
- Assist in developing best practices that strengthen Devereux's position in the marketplace and work collaboratively to improve systems and foster strong business relationships with funding agencies and other stakeholders
Benefits
- ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. Full-time employees in career-aligned tracks receive 100% of tuition, fees and textbook costs, up to $15,000 for undergraduate classes (annually), and $25,000 for graduate-level classes(annually)
- Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
- Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
- eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Awards
- Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance - 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
