Accounts Receivable Collector 1

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare, LLC is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collector 1 in Atlanta, GA. You will handle aged patient accounts, contact branch staff, and strive to maximize payments from payers including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay accounts.

The role requires six months of healthcare insurance experience, strong communication, and proficient use of EMR and billing systems. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration with billing teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months healthcare insurance experience or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with ability to type, file and maintain audit records.

Responsibilities

• Works and collects delinquent AR accounts.
• Documents collection efforts in EMR notes with payer contacts and actions taken.
• Maintains AR at an acceptable percentage.
• Maintains DSO at an acceptable level.
• Achieves cash collection goals quarterly.
• Informs supervisor of significant issues.
• Submits adjustments accurately and timely.
• Resolves payer denials promptly.
• Interacts with patients regarding statements.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Billing software

Job description

Join a Company That Puts People First—and Wins Awards Doing It!

At Aveanna, We’re Proud To Create a Workplace Where You Feel Valued, Supported, And Inspired. Here’s What Sets Us Apart

Award-Winning Workplace

• Recognized for Best Leadership, Best Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, Happiness, and Top-Rated Outlook in 2025.
• Proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.

Connection & Support

• Employee Connection Groups: Spaces to share experiences and build community.
• Social Circles: Connect over shared interests—books, music, movies, and more.
• At Aveanna, your well-being matters. That’s why on Wellness Wednesdays, we give you tools to recharge, reset and refocus.

Inclusive Growth

• Open learning sessions for all employees—because we grow stronger together.

Aveanna Cares – Service with Heart

• Every year, we embrace our Month of Service, giving you the chance to volunteer in your local community with your team. It’s a powerful way to give back, connect, and live our values beyond the workplace.

Real Help When You Need It Most

• Through the Aveanna Employee Relief Fund, we stand by each other during life’s toughest moments—offering financial assistance to teammates facing unexpected hardships. Because here, care goes beyond the job description.

Position Overview

Using reports, tools, and other resources provided by Aveanna, the Accounts Receivable Collector 1 is responsible for the proper and complete handling of all aged patient accounts for the sole purpose of collecting the very highest possible percentage of every billed account. This position maintains close contact with branch location personnel while constantly and consistently attempting to ensure maximum payment from all payers is received timely. This includes payment for all primary, secondary, tertiary or any other payer for all billed accounts including any and all guarantors for services provided. This is inclusive of claims to commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and private pay accounts.

Essential Job Functions

• Works and collects delinquent A/R accounts
• Documents collection efforts in EMR notes screens to include payer contacts, phone numbers, issues, actions taken, etc.
• Maintains current AR at an acceptable percent.
• Maintains DSO at an acceptable level.
• Achieves cash goal on a quarterly basis.
• Keeps supervisor, and branch location personnel informed of any significant collection payer or processing issues.
• Submits adjustments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Requests Bridge Tickets to correct and update EMR.
• Works with Biller to ensure claims are refiled and/or billed to the second insurance in a timely manner.
• Understands payer specific requirements for submitting claims (i.e. includes CMN's, nursing notes, invoices, etc.).
• Understands and enforces SOX 404 controls
• Reviews and responds to correspondence received from payers.
• Reviews and submits guarantor statements as required. Responds to questions from patients regarding statements.
• Addresses denials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes document request forms and forwards to location as required.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) month prior healthcare insurance experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and ability to type, file and maintain audit records.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Strong commitment to excellence
• Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds
• Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Environment

• Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.