Healthcare AR Specialist — Billing & Collections

Portland Gastro; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Gastroenterology Associates (PGA) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to handle billing and collections for our providers. You will calculate amounts due, collect payments, and ensure accurate postings to the journal, reporting to the Billing Manager.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a four-year degree preferred, and 5–7 years of healthcare revenue management experience. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient privacy, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; four-year degree preferred
• Five years of healthcare revenue management experience required; seven years preferred
• Equivalent mix of education and experience acceptable
• Careful, accurate work with numbers, payments, and records
• Clear, professional communication with patients, payers, and providers
• Commitment to patient privacy

Responsibilities

• Handle billing and collections for services our providers perform
• Calculate amounts due and collect payment on outstanding balances
• Reconcile the payment journal daily to ensure payments are posted correctly
• Help with prior authorizations when needed
• Follow local, state, and federal laws and payer rules, and high ethical standards
• Suggest improvements to credit, collection, coding, and reimbursement policies
• Work with physicians and other departments, and protect patient privacy

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Professional communication

Privacy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Portland Gastroenterology Associates (PGA) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to handle billing and collections for our providers. You will calculate amounts due, collect payments, and ensure accurate postings to the journal, reporting to the Billing Manager.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a four-year degree preferred, and 5–7 years of healthcare revenue management experience. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient privacy, and professional communication.