AR Follow Up Associate

TEKsystems

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced AR Follow-Up Associate to support accounts receivable operations in a long-term care/skilled nursing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and proper reimbursement across multiple payer types. The ideal candidate has a strong healthcare billing background and thrives in a fast-paced, professional office setting. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a large, established healthcare organization offering long-term growth within revenue cycle operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of healthcare accounts receivable experience, including billing, collections, AR follow-up, and cash posting
Experience working in a healthcare provider environment (long-term care or skilled nursing preferred)
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care payers
Experience with EOBs, ERAs (835 transactions), and denial resolution
Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding
Experience using EMR or practice management systems
Knowledge of payer portals
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities
Familiarity with Vision or similar practice management systems
Experience with complex denials and cash application
Strong understanding of electronic claims submission requirements

Responsibilities

Perform pre-billing review, billing, follow-up, and cash posting for assigned accounts
Conduct admissions and census reviews
Complete Triple Check claim validations
Bill across all business lines and payer types
Perform third-party and private pay follow-up
Post cash, denials, contractual allowances, and write-offs using EOBs and ERAs
Research and resolve credit balances and misapplied payments
Complete resident final billing activities
Respond to internal and external A/R Help Desk and customer service inquiries
Participate in month-end close processes
Submit corrected claims, appeals, and supporting medical documentation
Translate internal charge files into electronic and manual billing formats (CMS-1500, UB-04)
Maintain accurate account notes and documentation in accordance with department standards

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, life and disability insurance, HSA, Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)