A/R Representative III
System One · Phoenix, AZ · 1 wk ago
OTHRContract
System One is seeking an A/R Representative III for an opportunity in Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities
- Apply general accounting principles to manage accounts receivable, including generating invoices and managing past-due accounts.
- Utilize ERP/software platforms such as WellSky, Waystar, or similar to perform billing, collections, and account reconciliation tasks.
- Research unapplied or misapplied payments to ensure accurate account balances.
- Monitor AR aging reports to identify collection priorities and trends related to denials or issues.
- Investigate chargebacks, short-pays, and customer disputes to resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate professionally with customers, patients, and internal teams via phone, email, or chat.
- Negotiate tactfully to collect overdue payments while maintaining positive relationships.
- Prioritize and organize high-volume AR work, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Handle sensitive financial data ethically and securely.
- Adjust to new systems, policies, or AR processes as needed, demonstrating adaptability.
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, resolving issues efficiently.
Requirements
- General accounting knowledge, including AR process and accounting principles.
- Billing & collections experience, with proficiency generating invoices and managing payments.
- Familiarity with ERP/SYSTEM platforms like WellSky, Waystar, or similar EHR/EMR systems.
- Ability to reconcile accounts and research unapplied or misapplied payments.
- Experience with AR aging reports, and monitoring collection trends.
- Preferably experience with Home Health billing (a plus).
- Strong reconciliation, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Negotiation and customer service skills to balance collections with relationship management.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle high-volume AR work accurately.
- Dependability, persistence, integrity, and adaptability in handling sensitive financial data and changing processes.
- Healthcare industry knowledge, including insurance billing, denials, and EOBs.
- Prompt and professional response to customer inquiries and issues.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
- Spending accounts.
- Life insurance and voluntary plans.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan.