Accounts Receivable Clerk

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk in Charleston, SC. The role involves posting payments and adjustments for patient accounts, balancing daily postings, and coordinating with insurers to ensure proper posting to the correct GL accounts.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in AR processes. Compensation starts at $17.79 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and performance. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with accounts receivable processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists employees in problem resolutions related to check identification, locating GL receipts, and hospital account balances.
• Balances daily work to what has been posted in the system.
• Contacts insurance companies for posting payments.
• Downloads electronic remittance advices for participating insurers.
• Posts payments to the correct accounts receivable, bad debt, or general ledger accounts.
• Posts denials from insurance companies and transfers to the next responsible party.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Accounts Receivable Clerk### Accounts Receivable ClerkApply: Charleston Commons: Full time: Posted Today: JR105482**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**Accounts Receivable Clerk**Job Description**Accounts Receivable Clerk maintains systematic sets of organization accounts receivable records of the SBL organization's patients. They are responsible for posting all payments and contractual adjustments that are received on a daily basis. Posts and balances each remittance advice on a daily basis. Department: Patient Financial ServicesHours: Full time, 40 hours/weekShift: 1stRequired: High School DiplomaPay: Based on experience, starting at $17.79**Responsibilities**Assists employees in problem resolutions related to check identification, locating GL receipts, and hospital account balances., Assists in other areas as requested., Balances daily work to what has been posted in the system., Contact insurance companies if necessary for assistance in posting payment to the proper location., Downloads all electronic remittance advices for participating insurance companies., Handles GL transfers between the two separate GL Accounts for Patient Financial Services., Identifies non-posted GL receipts and reconciles with Accounting., Performs managed care adjustments and denials on insurance vouchers and insures the appropriateness., Post all non-sufficient funds checks and enters NSF charges. Identify reason for returned insurance checks and follow ups for proper reimbursement., Post all payments received to the correct Accounts Receivable, Bad Debt, or General Ledger accounts., Posts denials received from insurance companies and transfers to the next responsible party., Prepares GL receipts by identifying the proper payment location for disbursement, Remains current on Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance methods of payment and refund policies., Researches overpaid credits on patient accounts so that refunds can be made to the appropriate party in a timely manner.**Requirements**High School (Required)**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$17.79 - $27.57Pay based on experience### About UsWhen you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! *We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.*