Accounts Receivable Clerk - Full Time

Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Inc; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, Inc in Lima, OH is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to process collections, post and balance daily transactions, and support patient payment activities.

Requires an associate degree in accounting or business administration or 3 years AR experience in healthcare; familiarity with MedEvolve, Waystar and eClinicalWorks is preferred. Competitive benefits and steady 40-hour weeks are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or business administration or 3 years AR experience in healthcare.
• Experience with MedEvolve, Waystar, and eClinicalWorks preferred.
• Healthcare AR experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and prepare collection items for deposit.
• Compile and sort mail related to patient accounts.
• Post ERA and mailed in checks; prepare posting batches.
• Balance daily transaction registers and summary.
• Answer phone calls to take payments.
• Assist with insurance denials and underpayments.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash handling

Microsoft Excel

Phone etiquette

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business administration

Three years AR experience in healthcare

Tools

MedEvolve

Waystar

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Location: Lima, OH

Job Id:150

# of Openings:1

Summary:

• Receives, processes and prepares all collection items, such as checks, bank cards, and cash presented to OIO by patients or insurance companies for deposit by performing the following duties.

General Summary of Duties: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Compile and sort mail, such as letters, explanation of benefits, and checks, pertinent to patient accounts
• Prepare posting batches according to insurance companies, number of checks, specific dollar amount, and self-pay checks
• Import and post ERA and mailed in checks
• Complete patient refunds for overpayments on accounts
• Answer phone calls to take payments
• Research and process adjustments on large insurance checks, i.e., Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medical Mutual
• Occasionally stamp check endorsement, calculate batch total, and complete deposit slip for satellite offices. Hold actual checks in labeled envelope until batch is posted
• Occasionally record posted batches on excel spreadsheet
• Occasionally balance daily transaction registers and summary
• Occasionally help work insurance denials and underpayments
• Assist with related projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Education and Training:

• An associates degree in accounting or business administration or three years experience with accounts receivable, including one year of experience accounting in a health care organization is required. Experience in MedEvolve, Waystar, and eClinicalWorks preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions/Requirements:

• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copiers and other office equipment. Requires sitting for long periods of time at a computer terminal. Must have good computer skills. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens and to work in an environment which can be stressful. Must be very organized and able to prioritize daily routine.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Full time: 40 hours minimum per week; available for overtime as needed; varied day shift hours on week days

Travel Requirements:

• Travel not anticipated
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan, 3% Safe Harbor Non-Elective Employer Contribution
• Employer-provided $25,000 Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness/Cancer Benefits
• Mileage Reimbursement for travel between office locations
• Certificate and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Accrual Paid Time Off (up to 19 days off within 1st year)