Accounts Receivable Clerk

Essential Functions, Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Post Medicare payment to the detail resident account balances and report discrepancies.
• Verify that the vendor balances match the Medicaid monthly charges.
• Report any Medicaid vendor denials.
• Enter all Medicare billing information obtained from the third party contracted biller into the billing system and report any discrepancies.
• Enter additional ancillary charges into the billing system as assigned and screen for unlikely charges to a resident.
• Assemble and review co-insurance billing and Managed Care information.
• Follow up on unpaid billed co-insurance and Managed Care claims until claims are paid in full.
• Assist with Illinois Medicaid billing including review of prepayment reports, census changes, income changes, and application follow up.
• Print and maintain all reports relating to accounts receivable as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education: High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in healthcare billing.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to multitask and prioritize within a high volume of requests, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, excellent time management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, proficiency with Point Click Care (PCC) preferred.
• Travel: N/A
• Min USD $19.00/Hr., Max USD $21.60/Hr.