Lead AP Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC Gilchrist is seeking an Expense Management Specialist to support hospice financial operations, reviewing monthly expenses, processing invoices, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with departments, and adherence to clinical documentation.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and the ability to resolve discrepancies efficiently within the Revenue Cycle framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• 2 years in accounts payable, Accounting or related field functions.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze monthly expenses.
• Track, create, and process vendor invoices.
• Follow up with vendors and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices align with hospice clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate expenses and invoice records.
• Represent GBMC Gilchrist and affiliates professionally in vendor communications.
• Support audit requests and month-end processes.
• Send denial letters to vendors if service is not covered by the organization.
• Work with other departments to obtain approval of vendor services.
• Process ancillary claims in EPIC according to Revenue Cycle guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Numerical ability

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel & financial tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

EPIC

Financial systems

Job description

The Expense Management Specialist supports hospice financial operations by reviewing monthly expenses, managing invoice processing and creation, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments. The role ensures billing aligns with hospice clinical services, resolves discrepancies efficiently, and maintains accurate financial records.Education:Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field preferredExperience:2 years in accounts payable, Accounting or related field functionsSkills:Strong numerical and analytical ability.Experience with reviewing and processing invoices, expenses, and vendor interactions.Understanding of hospice or clinical workflows (preferred).Excellent attention to detail and organization.Strong communication skills.Proficiency in Excel and financial tools.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Review and analyze monthly expenses.Track, create, and process vendor invoices.Follow up with vendors and resolve discrepancies.Ensure invoices align with hospice clinical documentation.Ensure invoice pricing aligns with contracts.Maintain accurate expenses and invoice records.Represent GBMC Gilchrist and affiliates professionally in vendor communications.Support audit requests and month-end processes.Send denial letters to vendors if service is determined not covered by organization.Work with other departments to obtain approval of vendor services.Process ancillary claims in EPIC in accordance with guidance provided by the Revenue Cycle team.Other duties as assigned.GBMC Values:Value DescriptionRespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPay attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports on working regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeking out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$47,769.08 - $71,653.62Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.