Accounts Receivable Specialist

Shannon Health; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to post patient and insurance payments, process electronic remittances, and handle credits and patient liabilities per policy. The role involves scanning, indexing, and generating reports to support the business office and ensure timely cash flow.

The position requires at least one year of Ten-Key experience and a HS diploma or GED, with preferred experience in a medical office and handling EOB/INS correspondence.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with Ten-Key.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in Medical Office (preferred).
• One year of EOB/INS Correspondence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Post all patient payments and insurance payments accurately and timely.
• Process electronic remittances accurately and timely.
• Work credits accurately and timely per department policy.
• Scan and index documents as needed per department policy.
• Work reports to better serve the business office.
• Observe and comply with all department policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of job duties and appropriate business office procedures.
• Attend seminars, training sessions, and meetings as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between administration, physicians, nurses, staff and other departments.
• Report problems or issues affecting the office to the Manager or Directors.
• Review EOBs for updates regarding EFT or ERA changes and stay informed on in-network vs out-of-network contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ten-Key

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for posting insurance payments, patient payments and processing electronic remittance advice accurately and timely. Works patient and insurance credits, per department policy. Scans and indexes, as needed, per department policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Post all patient payments and insurance payments, including adjustments and patient liability, accurately and timely, per department policy.
• Process electronic remittances accurately and timely.
• Work credits accurately and timely, per department policy.
• Scan and indexes, as needed, per department policy.
• Work reports to better serve the business office.
• Observes and is compliant with all department policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of job duties and appropriate business office procedures.
• Attends seminars, training sessions, and meetings as needed or requested.
• Serves as a liaison between administration, physicians, nurses, staff and other departments.
• Reports problems or issues affecting the office to the Manager, other Business Office Managers or Directors.
• Review EOBs for updates regarding EFT or ERA changes. Keep abreast of current changes in contract agreements regarding In Network or Out of Network contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

• Required
  • One year of experience with Ten-Key
• Preferred
  • One to two years of experience in Medical Office
  • One year of EOB/INS Correspondence