Accounts Receivable Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Employer discounts

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring an Accounts Receivable Assistant to support the facility's financial operations. The role involves assisting in day-to-day accounting in accordance with cost reimbursement principles for long-term care, under the Director of Financial Services or Administrator.

The position requires at least six months of bookkeeping or accounting experience; healthcare accounting is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Healthcare accounting experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Discuss billing situations with residents and families.
• Maintain accurate records, journals, deposits, ledgers.
• Maintain census data.
• Secure all cash and valuables per policy.
• Manage cable/phone billing upon admission and monthly thereafter.
• Follow up on coinsurance receivables and applied income.
• Complete Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Healthcare accounting

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are hiring an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our dynamic care team at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

8a-4p schedule. Weekly pay ranges from $23 to $25 an hour.

As an AR Assistant, you assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility in accordance with current applicable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operations, and as may be directed by the Director of Financial Services or Administrator.

• Is diligent in collections.

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.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• 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 are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).