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Account Receivable Specialist
Eskaton , a leading senior services company in Northern California for 40 years is seeking a qualified Accounts Receivable Specialist with Assisted Living or inpatient medical billing experience to work out of our corporate office in Carmichael, CA. This position reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist maintains the accounts receivable records and systems for the ALU Eskaton facilities. The position performs billing and collection functions for all ADHC Medi-cal and suppots the Business Office Managers on collection efforts for private pay accounts. This position also processes all account status change forms, payments, charges and refunds. Completes the month end close process to ensure revenue is properly recorded. Provides customer service to internal and external customers.
Some specific duties will include but are not limted to,
- Enters ancillary charges received from the facility on a weekly basis.
- Coordinates with the Business Office Manager at the facility to ensure all charges are entered prior to month end close.
- Posts payment to the system weekly.
- Prints deposit listing and balance total dollar amount posted to the system balances to the total dollar amount of the bank deposit. Balances amount posted in the system equals the total facility deposit at month end to ensure all cash deposited is posted by month end
- Notifies the business office manager at the facility of any checks returned from the bank within 2 days of receipt.
- Posts canceled checks with the NSF fees in same month the bank notification is received Reviews patient statements for accuracy and notifies BOM when statements are ready to print by the third business day of each month.
- Coordinates with Business Office Manager to resolve any corrections or updates to the statements. Processes refunds within 10 business days of discharge. Reviews account detail to verify refund is appropriate. Obtains approval from the Administrator prior to processing the refund.
- Keeps detailed records of all documentation of account status change forms received from the facility.
- Processes status sheets within the same week as received. Balances and closes the system process by the fourth business day following month end.
- Distributes month end reports to accountants, facilities, and executives by the end of day on the fourth business day.
- Provides additional reports and assists in researching revenue discrepancies as requested.
- Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customer. Provides responses to e-mail and returns phone calls within 24 hours of receipt.
- Serves as a resource for questions and problems regarding receivables and/or workflow Refers accounts to letter service and/or outside collection agency when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School graduate or G.E.D
Training and Experience
Experience in Medicare, Private Insurance, Medical billing, credit and collection procedures, accounts receivable management, basic accounting.
Job Knowledge
Knowledge of all types of billing, including: Medicare, Medi-Cal, Managed Care; government and third-party payors rules and regulations. Ability to work well with people in a confrontational environment and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
Eskaton offers excellent benefits.
Our health plan provides medical, dental, Rx, and vision coverage for as little as $50 a month for single coverage! We also have an EAP, life insurance, LTD, and retirement options.
Check out our website for more information on Eskaton and to view our beautiful communities, http://www.eskaton.org/ .
NO RECRUITER OR HEADHUNTER CALLS CONSIDERED-
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