Accts Receivable Specialist I

Iberia Comprehensive Community • New Iberia, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for all patient billing, payments and accounts receivable financial reporting for ICCHC. In addition, this position has direct responsibility for assisting the Billing Supervisor with all patient-related financial reporting (both internal and external). Included in the scope of responsibilities is the supervision of the Accounts Receivable/Billing Assistant. Duties include entering payment data through electronic keyboard for daily transactions, with a high level of speed and accuracy. Responsible for all Physicians Billing accounts receivable including posting of all payments, collection of delinquent accounts and receivable from third party payors. Primary liaison in the identification and implementation of MIS billing system changes with Front Desk staff.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of billing functions, procedures, and hands-on computer operations.
• Two (2) years previous medical billing and accounts receivable experience.
• High level of quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of software packages and applications used in physician billing and accounts receivable functions.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health care or medical environment preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Interest in learning medical terminology and coding procedure.

Responsibilities

• Patient billing, payments, and accounts receivable financial reporting.
• Assisting the Billing Supervisor with patient-related financial reporting (internal and external).
• Supervising the Accounts Receivable/Billing Assistant.
• Entering payment data through electronic keyboard for daily transactions with a high level of speed and accuracy.
• Managing all Physicians Billing accounts receivable, including posting payments, collecting delinquent accounts, and handling receivables from third-party payors.
• Serving as the primary liaison for identifying and implementing MIS billing system changes with Front Desk staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED