Medical Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot-Behavioral-Health-Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage collections for insured accounts and audit aged AR reports. Responsibilities include researching payer accounts, reconciling transactions, and submitting Medicaid/Medicare claims.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with billing/payor systems, and effective communication with payors and staff. Based at a central office with light travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with data entry and medical billing/payor systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with third-party payors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Audit accounts on aged accounts receivable reports for all insurances over 30 days past due and complete collections.
• Report results of collection activities to the Accounting Service Manager weekly.
• Identify and correct inaccurate client accounts and process adjustments as needed.
• Prepare claims for Medicaid, Medicare and third-party insurance.
• Cross-train in Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections to gain full process understanding.
• Generate independent reports for follow-up on assigned accounts.
• Handle incoming calls from clients and insurers and respond accordingly.
• Perform other assignments or projects within the department.

Skills

Relevant data entry experience

Accounting software knowledge

Billing/payor system knowledge

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Computerized accounting system

Job description

Wyandot-Behavioral-Health-Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage collections for insured accounts and audit aged AR reports. Responsibilities include researching payer accounts, reconciling transactions, and submitting Medicaid/Medicare claims.

The role requires strong data entry, familiarity with billing/payor systems, and effective communication with payors and staff. Based at a central office with light travel to other sites.