Accounts Receivable Clerk

Franciscan Ministries; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 54,442,752 - 61,892,812; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Ministries is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk with SNF billing experience to handle Medicare/Medicaid processes and managed care tasks. You will enter data into the billing system, track co‑insurance, and support the finance team with reports and reconciliations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (an Associate degree preferred) and at least 3 years in healthcare billing. Attention to detail and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Healthcare billing experience with Medicare, Medicaid and managed care.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Post Medicare payments to resident accounts and report discrepancies.
• Verify Medicaid/vendor balances against monthly charges.
• Follow up on unpaid co‑insurance and Managed Care claims until paid.
• Enter billing data from third‑party biller and report discrepancies.
• Assist with Illinois Medicaid billing and prepayment reports.
• Print and maintain AR reports and support the finance team.

Skills

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Office

PCC familiarity

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) billing experience for Managed Care required

In this role, you will be responsible for data entry into the automated billing system including cash receipts and ancillaries. The Accounts Receivable (AR) Clerk also processes and follows up on Co‑insurance and Managed Care claims and assists the Finance team with Medicaid Billing, compiling necessary information, filing, follow‑up and printing of reports.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Post Medicare payment to the detail resident account balances and report discrepancies.
• Verify that the vendor balances match the Medicaid monthly charges.
• Report any Medicaid vendor denials.
• Enter all Medicare billing information obtained from the third‑party contracted biller into the billing system and report any discrepancies.
• Enter additional ancillary charges into the billing system as assigned and screen for unlikely charges to a resident.
• Assemble and review co‑insurance billing and Managed Care information.
• Follow up on unpaid billed co‑insurance and Managed Care claims until claims are paid in full.
• Assist with Illinois Medicaid billing including review of prepayment reports, census changes, income changes, and application follow up.
• Print and maintain all reports relating to accounts receivable as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Experience: 3+ years of experience in healthcare billing.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to multitask and prioritize within a high volume of requests.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency with Point Click Care (PCC) preferred.

Travel: N/A

Compensation: Minimum USD $19.00/Hr.; Maximum USD $21.60/Hr.