Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist to support revenue cycle operations for a healthcare-focused team in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage outstanding balances, apply payments accurately, and help keep billing activity organized and up to date. The person in this role will work across receivables, collections, and cash posting processes while maintaining accuracy and timely follow-up.

Responsibilities:
• Review and manage medical receivable balances to support timely payment collection and reduce aging accounts.
• Post incoming payments and reconcile cash activity to ensure financial records remain accurate and current.
• Conduct commercial collections follow-up with payers and other responsible parties to resolve unpaid or underpaid claims.
• Prepare, process, and maintain billing-related transactions in alignment with established revenue cycle procedures.
• Investigate account discrepancies and take corrective action to address payment variances, denials, or missing remittance details.
• Monitor account status and document collection efforts, payment updates, and account resolutions clearly within internal records.
• Collaborate with internal billing and finance contacts to support smooth accounts receivable workflows and issue resolution.• Hands-on experience working in medical accounts receivable or a closely related healthcare revenue cycle role.
• Working knowledge of cash applications, payment posting, and daily cash activity reconciliation.
• Experience handling commercial collections and following up on outstanding healthcare-related balances.
• Familiarity with billing processes and account review within a medical or healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to manage follow-up tasks in an organized manner.