Medical AR & Collections Specialist

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk to handle insurance collections, aging analyses and claim preparation. The role involves reconciling balances and collaborating with payors and staff to ensure timely payment.

The position requires data entry experience, familiarity with accounting systems and strong Excel skills. Based at a central office with light travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Relevant data entry experience.
• Experience in or knowledge of computerized accounting system.
• Knowledge of the billing and payor system of receivables in a medical insurance environment (i.e., contractual fees and adjustments, timely filing requirements, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with third party payors, client, staff and consumers.
• Able to create and maintain multiple spreadsheets in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Audit accounts on aging reports and manage collections for insurance receivables.
• Refer to appropriate staff/payors for payment issues and document actions taken.
• Report collection results to the Accounting Service Manager weekly.
• Identify and correct inaccurate client transactions.
• Process adjustments and resubmissions for unacceptable payments or rejections.
• Prepare claims for Medicaid, Medicare and third party insurance as assigned.
• Cross-train in Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections.
• Generate ad hoc reports for follow-up on assigned accounts.
• Handle incoming calls from clients and insurers.
• Support other dept. assignments or projects as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Accounting systems

Billing/payors knowledge

Communication skills

Excel spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk to handle insurance collections, aging analyses and claim preparation. The role involves reconciling balances and collaborating with payors and staff to ensure timely payment.

The position requires data entry experience, familiarity with accounting systems and strong Excel skills. Based at a central office with light travel to other sites as needed.