Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR)

Life Care Centers of America; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our experienced AR team in Florida. The role focuses on private collections for multiple skilled nursing facilities and operates from the division office, in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The candidate will bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance, record cash receipts, and prepare bank deposits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Billing experience in healthcare preferred.
• Data entry experience preferred.
• Experience with Point Click Care or similar accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all billing for Medicare, private insurance in a timely manner.
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely.
• Accurately prepare bank deposits.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information and follow policies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team player

MS Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

The ideal candidate will have experience billing claims for Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance. They will be detail oriented and be able to work independently and well as with a team. Experience with Point Click Care is a huge plus.

Position Summary

Life Care Centers of America is looking to add an energetic and driven person to their experienced Accounts Receivable team!

The Accounts Receivable Specialist's primary focus initially would be private collections for multiple skilled nursing facilities. This function is performed out of the division office and is done in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
• Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred
• Data entry experience preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care or other skill nursing-based accounting systems preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the administration department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipts and billing, business office support, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Prepare and submit all billing (i.e., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
• Record cash receipts accurately and timely
• Accurately prepare bank deposits
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 20 lbs floor to waist, lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20 lbs, and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer