Accounts Receivable Clerk – Healthcare Billing
The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for data entry into an automated billing system, including cash receipts and ancillary charges. This role processes and follows up on co-insurance and managed care claims and supports the finance department with government payer billing activities, report preparation, documentation, filing, and claim follow-up.
Essential functions and responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Clerk include:
- Post government payer payments to resident account balances and report discrepancies.
- Verify that payer balances match monthly billing charges.
- Report payer denials and payment issues.
- Enter billing information received from third-party billing vendors into the billing system and report discrepancies.
- Enter ancillary charges into the billing system and review for accuracy.
- Assemble and review co-insurance and managed care billing information.
- Follow up on unpaid co-insurance and managed care claims until payment is received.
- Assist with government healthcare program billing, including review of prepayment reports, census updates, income changes, and application follow-up.
- Print, maintain, and distribute accounts receivable reports as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications for the Accounts Receivable Clerk include:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- None required.
- Minimum of 3 years of healthcare billing experience.
- Experience with Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) billing and managed care claims strongly preferred.
Skills and abilities of the Accounts Receivable Clerk include:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with electronic healthcare billing systems preferred.
- None required.