Sr. Associate Analyst, Pharmacy Collections

McKesson; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Cary, NC is seeking a Sr. Associate Analyst, Pharmacy Collections to manage a high-volume portfolio of adjudicated claims, perform payer follow-up, denial research, and ensure timely reimbursement.

This role requires collaboration with payers, internal teams, and leadership to improve cash collections and reduce aging. The position is hybrid with up to two days in the office, offering a compensation target of $30–$31 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy AR, billing, and collections experience.
• Associate degree or higher required.
• Experience interpreting EOBs and remittance advice.
• Knowledge of payer guidelines and timely filing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume claims portfolio and follow up to maximize cash collections.
• Research and resolve denials, underpayments, and variances.
• Analyze balances to identify root causes and trends.
• Coordinate with payers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Manage credit balances and refunds per regulatory requirements.
• Prepare summaries and assist leadership with process improvements.
• Support implementation of new processes and training.
• Monitor productivity and document activity and statuses.

Skills

High-volume AR

Denials research

Root cause analysis

Payer guidelines

Credit balance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Associate Analyst, Pharmacy Collections

The Sr. Associate Analyst, Pharmacy Collections is responsible for managing a high-volume portfolio of pharmacy adjudicated claims, including payer follow-up, denial research and resolution, underpayment review, credit balance management, and ensuring cash collections of such activities. This role works assigned accounts to secure timely and accurate reimbursement, reduce aging, resolve claim issues, and ensure compliance with payer, regulatory, and departmental productivity standards.

Location: This is a hybrid role with up to two days in office at our Cary, NC location.

Compensation: Target rate is between $30 and $31 an hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of pharmacy adjudicated claims and perform timely follow-up on outstanding accounts to maximize cash collections and reduce aged receivables.
• Research and resolve denials, underpayments, rejections, and payment variances by reviewing claim history, EOBs, remittance advice, payer guidelines, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze account balances and reimbursement activity to identify root causes, elevate trends, and recommend corrective actions that improve collection performance and claim resolution.
• Coordinate with payers, PBMs, internal billing teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve claim issues, support resubmissions, ensure adherence to timely filing and reimbursement requirements and maximize cash collections.
• Manage credit balances, refund requests, and overpayment activity in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for collection workflows, respond to process-related questions, and assist with first-level issue escalation and account resolution support.
• Prepare clear account summaries, trend analysis, and recommendations for leadership to support issue resolution, process improvements, and operational decision-making.
• Support implementation of new processes, pilots, and workflow enhancements, including knowledge transfer and training to team members as needed.
• Monitor productivity and quality expectations while maintaining accurate documentation of collection activity, claim status, and account disposition.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or equivalent; typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Critical Skills

• 2+ years of high-volume pharmacy and/or medical accounts receivable, billing, and collections experience; senior-level or lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working pharmacy adjudicated claims, interpreting EOBs and remittance advice, and performing detailed research on denials, underpayments, and outstanding balances.
• Strong knowledge of payer guidelines, reimbursement practices, timely filing requirements, and credit balance or refund processes.
• Ability to identify root causes, analyze trends, and resolve complex account issues independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external payers.
• Results-driven mindset focused on AR resolution, reimbursement accuracy, and continuous process improvement.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

$24.83 - $41.39

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.