Accounts Receivable Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Discount program

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems' Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to support daily financial operations within a caring team.

The role involves billing accuracy, patient accounts, and coordination with Medicaid/insurance. Shift is 8am–4pm with weekly pay up to $25 per hour, and the facility offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least six (6) months of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Healthcare accounting experience is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties including Director of Finance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.
• Maintain accurate census data.
• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
• Maintain and bill for cable/phone on admission and monthly thereafter.
• Follow up on coinsurance receivables and on all applied income collections.
• Complete Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
• Provide back-up support for the Payroll position.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our dynamic care team at Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown!

Shift is 8a-4p with weekly pay up to $25 an hour. Wadsworth Glen is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As an AR Assistant, you assist in the day-to-day accounting functions of the facility.

Experience & Education:

• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice.
• Experience in health care accounting preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or its equivalent required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties including Director of Finance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, etc.
• Maintain accurate census data.
• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
• Maintains the cable/phone billing upon admission and monthly thereafter on an ongoing basis
• Maintains and follows up on all coinsurance receivables.
• Maintains and follows up on all applied income collections.
• Completes Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
• Back-up for the Payroll position.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to type 45 words per minute and use a 10-key calculator.
• Must possess the ability to carry out assigned job functions that are necessary for assisting the Director of Financial Services in collecting, billing and maintaining Accounts Receivable.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Is knowledgeable in various payment sources as needed and assists resident and families.
• Is diligent in collections.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.