Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist

Fairview-Nursing-Care-Center-1; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview-Nursing-Care-Center-1 is seeking an assertive Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to manage overdue payments for services in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting in New York.

You will pursue balances from insurance companies and residents, resolve delays, and maintain records to drive aging reduction while upholding professional communication. The role requires proven healthcare collections experience and strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare collections; skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and follow accounts through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Pursue outstanding balances from insurance companies, residents, and responsible parties.
• Resolve payment delays, billing discrepancies, and disputed balances.
• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, payments, and follow-up actions.
• Reduce aging receivables and meet collection goals.

Skills

Healthcare collections

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist — Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

We are seeking an assertive, persistent, and detail-oriented professional to collect outstanding payments for services rendered. The ideal candidate takes ownership of overdue accounts, follows through consistently, and delivers measurable results while maintaining professional communication.

Responsibilities:

• Pursue outstanding balances from insurance companies, residents, and responsible parties.

• Resolve payment delays, billing discrepancies, and disputed balances.

• Maintain accurate records of collection efforts, payments, and follow-up actions.

• Reduce aging receivables and meet collection goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in healthcare collections; skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle difficult conversations professionally and follow accounts through to resolution.