Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established healthcare services organization to identify a Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist. This on-site role handles resident and payer billing, collections, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in healthcare billing and will interact with residents, families, and third-party payers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare, long-term care, senior living, or related medical billing experience.
• Knowledge of government reimbursement programs, managed care plans, commercial insurance, and private-pay billing processes preferred.
• Experience handling collections, delinquent accounts, payment arrangements, and account resolution activities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, family members, payers, and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Experience reviewing and managing accounts receivable aging reports.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with billing, accounting, and financial software systems.
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site office environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents, families, and responsible parties to explain account balances, payment responsibilities, and billing inquiries.
• Maintain accurate occupancy and account records within the billing system.
• Manage collection efforts on outstanding balances and document all collection activity.
• Generate and submit monthly billing to various payer sources, including government programs, commercial insurance plans, and private-pay accounts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, research unpaid claims, and perform follow-up activities to support timely reimbursement.
• Participate in accounts receivable review meetings and provide updates on aging trends and collection efforts.
• Post payments accurately and reconcile resident account activity.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Review account ledgers for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure resident trust funds and financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Enter and maintain supporting charges and ancillary billable services within the billing system.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare billing

Accounts receivable

Communication

Attention to detail

Billing software

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Medical Billing and Collections Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established healthcare services organization to identify a Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist. This position is responsible for managing resident and payer billing, collections, account reconciliation, and receivable follow-up while ensuring accurate financial records and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in long-term care or healthcare billing and be comfortable interacting with residents, families, and third-party payers. This position is direct hire and will pay between $55K and $70K annually.

Responsibilities

• Meet with residents, families, and responsible parties to explain account balances, payment responsibilities, and billing inquiries.
• Maintain accurate occupancy and account records within the billing system.
• Manage collection efforts on outstanding balances and document all collection activity.
• Generate and submit monthly billing to various payer sources, including government programs, commercial insurance plans, and private-pay accounts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, research unpaid claims, and perform follow-up activities to support timely reimbursement.
• Participate in accounts receivable review meetings and provide updates on aging trends and collection efforts.
• Post payments accurately and reconcile resident account activity.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Review account ledgers for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure resident trust funds and financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Enter and maintain supporting charges and ancillary billable services within the billing system.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare, long-term care, senior living, or related medical billing experience.
• Knowledge of government reimbursement programs, managed care plans, commercial insurance, and private-pay billing processes preferred.
• Experience handling collections, delinquent accounts, payment arrangements, and account resolution activities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, family members, payers, and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Experience reviewing and managing accounts receivable aging reports.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with billing, accounting, and financial software systems.
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site office environment.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.