Revenue Cycle Specialist

Summit Health Management; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Revenue Cycle Specialist to research and resolve payment and account discrepancies within Athenahealth, Tableau, and LK Oasis. You will review worklists, verify deposits, and support audits in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple systems while supporting the Revenue Cycle team and patient accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in healthcare revenue cycle or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret payment activity and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account variances to ensure accurate balances.
• Process worklists, refunds, and payment reconciliation across Athenahealth and supporting systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and payers to resolve complex account issues while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Payment Research

Account Resolution

Data Analysis

Refund Processing

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Athenahealth

Tableau

LK Oasis

Excel

Job description

About Our CompanyWe’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Revenue Cycle Specialist is responsible for researching and resolving payment and account discrepancies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of patient accounts. Working primarily within Athenahealth, this role performs detailed account analysis, payment research, worklist resolution, refund processing, and payment reconciliation activities. The Specialist collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and payers to resolve complex account issues while maintaining established quality,productivity, and compliance standards.This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate multiple systems while supporting the overall goals of the Revenue Cycle department.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesResearch and resolve payment discrepancies and account variances to ensure accurate account balances and payment application.Work assigned Athenahealth worklists, reviewing patient accounts and determining appropriate resolution based on payment, adjustment, and account activity.Investigate unapplied, misapplied, unidentified, and unallocated payments and take corrective action when appropriate.Review and process patient and insurance refunds in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.Verify deposits and reconcile payment activity utilizing bank portals, payer portals, internal reporting, and supporting systems.Retrieve remittance information and supporting documentation necessary to complete payment research and account resolution.Utilize Athenahealth as the primary workflow platform while leveraging additional systems and reporting tools, including Tableau and LK Oasis, to support account analysis and research.Monitor and respond to departmental communications, including shared mailboxes within established service level expectations.Identify recurring payment or account issues and communicate trends, workflow barriers, and improvement opportunities to leadership.Collaborate with internal Revenue Cycle departments, vendors, payers, and other stakeholders to resolve account-related issues.Support audits, special projects, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional departmental activities as assigned.Maintain established productivity, quality, and accuracy standards.Adhere to HIPAA regulations, company policies, and confidentiality requirements while safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.Minimum one (1) year of experience in healthcare revenue cycle, medical billing, payment posting, payment reconciliation, refunds, banking, accounting, collections, or a related field.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to interpret payment activity, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate resolution.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Preferred QualificationsExperience working within Athenahealth.Experience managing payment-related worklists and account resolution activities.Knowledge of patient and insurance refund processes.Banking, cash application, reconciliation, or payment research experience.Familiarity with payer portals, remittance processing, and healthcare reimbursement workflows.Core Competencies Technical CompetenciesPatient Account ResolutionPayment Research & ReconciliationRefund ProcessingWorklist ManagementRevenue Cycle OperationsData AnalysisAthenahealthMicrosoft ExcelProfessional CompetenciesAttention to DetailAccountabilityAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityTime ManagementQuality FocusPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting and computer use.Frequent keyboarding and data entry.Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.Ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment.This is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $18.99 - $23.37/hr based on experience.About Our CommitmentTotal Rewards at VillageMDOur team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.Equal Opportunity EmployerOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.Safety DisclaimerOur Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.