AR Account Manager

Barnes Healthcare Services•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

AR Account Manager Position Summary Accounts Receivable Account Manager supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by efficiently and effectively managing accounts receivable collections, resolving outstanding claims, strengthening payer relationships, and driving timely, compliant reimbursement. This role is essential to whole patient care, financial performance, and the mission of Barnes Healthcare Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or higher preferred.
Medical billing or revenue cycle experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner across departments.
Demonstrated ownership, accuracy, and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture, acting as a coach and mentor for others.
Provides timely and accurate processing of revenue cycle workflows to support whole patient care, maximize financial performance, and advance the mission.
Owns the assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio with a strong sense of accountability, managing payer and patient balances as if it were your own book of business.
Ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding claims across all payers and patient accounts.
Works to maintain Accounts Receivable days within targeted benchmarks (e.g., 40 days) and reduce aging buckets by quarterly goals (e.g., 90-day balances reduced by15%).
Meets or exceeds monthly and quarterly cash collection goals, partnering with Finance on forecasting and early identification of shortfalls.
Drives private pay collection efforts, establishing reasonable, patient-friendly financial plans when appropriate.
Performs root cause analysis on denials and underpayments; files timely and successful appeals; collaborates with payer contracting and clinical documentation to prevent recurring issues.
Acts as a liaison between clinical, intake, billing, and customer service teams to resolve account barriers and maintain transparent communication.
Serves as the primary point of contact for payer-specific escalations and reconciliation needs.
Monitors payer rule changes, regulatory updates, and reimbursement shifts; ensures claims meet contractual and compliance requirements.
Provides weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable dashboards, identifies trends, and recommends workflow improvements based on data-driven insights.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and stays current on best practices.
Identifies automation opportunities and workflow redesigns to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.