AR Research & Cash Application Specialist

LCS Lifespan Corporate Services d/b/a Brown University Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks an experienced Analyst to support accounts receivable by researching unapplied funds, posting cash, and resolving payment issues. The role involves developing methods, training users, and coordinating with payers and banks to ensure accurate account balances and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates bring three years of revenue cycle experience, an accounting background, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Proficient knowledge of PC, Internet and software applications.
• Three years of full revenue cycle experience; accounting background; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops research methods and tools for credit resolution and payment issues.
• Identifies and recommends tools to flag erroneous cash payments.
• Identifies cash application errors and 835 issues affecting account balances.
• Reviews and resolves professional credit work queues and clearing accounts.
• Researches missing payment data, contacting payers or vendors.
• Trains users in basic research protocols in the Practice Management System.
• Verifies and reconciles payment data with the AR system by contacting providers, payers and banks.
• Analyzes credits and suggests process improvements.
• Monitors unapplied cash accounts and documents activity.
• Assists audits with reconciliation documentation for unapplied cash.
• Maintains and updates the procedure manual.
• Assists departments with identification and resolution of unidentified cash using research techniques.
• Participates in meetings with departments and payers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Revenue cycle experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Brown University Health seeks an experienced Analyst to support accounts receivable by researching unapplied funds, posting cash, and resolving payment issues. The role involves developing methods, training users, and coordinating with payers and banks to ensure accurate account balances and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates bring three years of revenue cycle experience, an accounting background, and strong communication skills.