Patient Billing & AR Specialist — Optimizing Reimbursements

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role focuses on insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

You will process bills, enter transactions, follow up with insurers, perform electronic submissions, post receipts, balance AR, and prepare reports while maintaining compliance with department policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of business office experience, ideally in a hospital or medical setting.
• Strong data entry, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit insurance and patient bills to maximize reimbursement.
• Accurately enter charges, payments, adjustments, and other account transactions.
• Follow up with insurance companies on submitted claims to ensure timely payment.
• Perform electronic billing and claims submission.
• Post cash receipts, adjustments, and maintain patient account records.
• Prepare bank deposits and record accounts receivable and miscellaneous cash.
• Balance accounts receivable and maintain supporting reports in accordance with department policies.
• Contact insurance companies and guarantors regarding outstanding balances and payment status.
• Verify insurance benefits and audit admission paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and update patient demographic and insurance information in the patient accounting system.
• Maintain collection, charity, and adjustment logs and review activity with leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3 years of business office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our Business Office team. This role focuses on insurance and patient billing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and maintaining accurate patient records to support timely reimbursement and cash flow.

You will process bills, enter transactions, follow up with insurers, perform electronic submissions, post receipts, balance AR, and prepare reports while maintaining compliance with department policies.