Skilled Nursing AR Specialist: Billing & Collections Expert

Cornerstone Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an Accounts Receivable Resource for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa to manage end-to-end billing and collections, collaborating with facility teams, payors, and leadership to ensure accurate, timely cash flow.

Responsibilities include follow-up on Medicare/Medicaid and managed care payors, reviewing aging, researching denials, posting payments, reconciliations, and preparing leadership updates; prior experience in healthcare A/R and PCC/Inovalon is highly desired.

Qualifications

• Experience with Medicare/Medicaid billing and payors.
• Proven ability to manage accounts receivable follow-up and aging.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Healthcare A/R experience in skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable follow-up for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, private-pay, and other payors.
• Review aging reports and prioritize outstanding accounts for collection.
• Research denied, delayed, or underpaid claims and follow through to resolution.
• Complete billing, payment posting, adjustments, and account reconciliation.
• Monitor Medicaid eligibility, authorizations, patient liability, and managed-care requirements.
• Communicate professionally with residents, responsible parties, facility staff, payors, and outside partners.
• Maintain clear documentation of collection activity and account status.
• Prepare accurate reports and updates for leadership.
• Assist with CHOW-related billing transitions, enrollments, and AR setup as needed.
• Support facility Business Office staff and help maintain consistent billing and collection processes.

Skills

A/R Follow-Up

Healthcare Billing

Medicare/Medicaid Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Inovalon

Clearinghouse Platforms

Job description

Apploi is seeking an Accounts Receivable Resource for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa to manage end-to-end billing and collections, collaborating with facility teams, payors, and leadership to ensure accurate, timely cash flow.

Responsibilities include follow-up on Medicare/Medicaid and managed care payors, reviewing aging, researching denials, posting payments, reconciliations, and preparing leadership updates; prior experience in healthcare A/R and PCC/Inovalon is highly desired.