Behavioral Health AR Specialist – Claims & Reimbursements

Talentify; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company m​

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

FSA/HSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral program

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Lafayette, LA to manage insurance billing, follow-up, denials, and account reconciliation for inpatient and outpatient services. You will work closely with Intake, Utilization Review, Medical Records, and other departments to ensure accurate billing and compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in healthcare billing, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years healthcare billing or AR experience required.
• Knowledge of insurance payer rules and reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency with Excel and computer applications.
• Understanding of HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit inpatient and outpatient claims in a timely manner.
• Verify authorizations and ensure services billed align with approved treatment.
• Analyze patient accounts for accuracy and completeness prior to claim submission.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and resolve denials through appeals and payer communication.
• Reconcile patient accounts using payer contract guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EHR systems

HCS systems

Job description

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Lafayette, LA to manage insurance billing, follow-up, denials, and account reconciliation for inpatient and outpatient services. You will work closely with Intake, Utilization Review, Medical Records, and other departments to ensure accurate billing and compliance with HIPAA and payer regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in healthcare billing, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS.