Accounts Receivable Specialist I

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

Group life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Terros Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support medical billing operations at our Central Avenue location. The role requires 1+ year of medical/behavioral billing experience, familiarity with EMR systems, and strong Excel skills.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with no weekend shifts. The ideal candidate will post payments, manage denials and adjustments, and work closely with the Accounts Receivable Manager.

Qualifications

• 1+ years medical and/or behavioral billing experience
• 1+ years experience with medical terminology and using an EMR and billing system
• Knowledge of HCPCS, CPT, and diagnosis coding
• Ability to mentor teammates and train others on claims and/or coding functions
• Non-driving role; must be 18+ with limited or no driving experience

Responsibilities

• Process electronic and paper remits and post patient portions, denials, adjustments, and contractual allowances
• Reconcile daily bank reporting to receivables
• Resolve unposted items from ERA postings
• Post payments timely and enter contractual adjustments
• Identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement and report to management
• Train and mentor teammates

Skills

Medical billing

Medical terminology

EMR system

Excel

Payer communications

Mentoring teammates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Central Avenue - Phoenix, AZ 85012Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: In-OfficeJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Accounting/FinanceTerros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist I - work at our Central Avenue location in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Receivable, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate, and professional. The successful individual will possess at least 1+ years medical and/or behavioral billing experience, especially in the area of account and payment reconciliation and at least 1+ years’ experience with medical and/or behavioral billing experience, especially in the area of accounts and payment reconciliation.

We are a healthcare company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for the last 56 years.We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Terros Health is hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist I at our Central Avenue location in Phoenix, AZ.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

1+ Years Medical and/or Behavioral Billing Experience

1+ Years' Experience with Medical Terminology and Using an Electronic Medical Record and Billing System

Full-Time, Employed

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

No Weekends

Accounts Receivable Specialist I Duties Include:

• Processing of electronic and paper remits, including the posting of patient portions, denials, adjustments, contractual allowance and recoupments.
• Reconciles daily reporting from multiple bank accounts to receivable accounts.
• Resolves unposted line items from electronic remittance advices (ERA’s).
• Accurately posts patient and insurance payor payments to patient accounts timely, calculates and enters contractual adjustments, and patient discounts.
• Identifies and reports issues, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement to management.
• Train and mentor teammates.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalents
• 1+ years medical and/or behavioral billing experience, especially in the area of account and payment reconciliation.
• 1+ years experience with medical terminology and using an electronic medical record and billing system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HCPC's, CPT, and diagnosis coding.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suites, especially excel functions and tools.
• Experience interacting with external payers and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and training others on claims and /or coding functions.
• This role is a non-driving. Must be 18 years of age and with less than 2 years driving experience or no driving experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies.
• Must pass a TB test, a criminal background check and drug test.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.