Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistLorenz Clinic | Victoria, MN (In-Person) | $21-24/hrThe Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures that the financial systems supporting our clinical work are accurate, ethical, and well-managed. You'll oversee insurance processing, patient billing, and payer relationships across hundreds of active accounts — working closely with our Revenue Cycle Manager and clinical staff.When this role is done well, families access care without unnecessary friction. Clinicians focus on the work they were trained to do. The organization remains stable and continues to grow. That connection between operational precision and clinical mission is real here — not aspirational language on a website.This position may be available full-time or part-time, with potential for flexible scheduling arrangements, depending on the role's needs and the successful candidate's availability.What You'll DoVerify insurance benefits and eligibility for new and existing patients; communicate findings to the responsible clinicianProcess credit card payments for copays and patient responsibility balancesWork with patients on past-due accounts to establish payment plansInvestigate and resolve denied claims through to successful reimbursementCoordinate with clinicians to obtain insurance authorizationsSubmit claims accurately and on scheduleComplete and follow up on EAP billing forms and invoicesCorrespond with clients, insurers, and billing stakeholders via phone, email, and patient portalReview provider billing entries for accuracyMonitor and reduce aging receivables and average days outstandingRespond to payer inquiries in a timely, organized mannerLog and accurately attribute insurance and patient receiptsCollaborate with the billing supervisor to identify and improve workflowsMaintain current knowledge of evolving billing regulationsParticipate in scheduled trainings and team meetingsRequirementsWhat We're Looking ForRequiredWorking knowledge of Medicare, Managed Care, and third-party payer systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office and Google WorkspaceFamiliarity with provider and payment portals (Availity, PaySpan, Echo Payments, or similar)High school diploma or equivalent; minimum age 18Strong attention to detail, integrity, and follow-throughClear, professional written and verbal communicationAbility to maintain boundaries and protect client confidentialityReliable transportation to Victoria, MNSelf-motivated and comfortable adapting to changePreferredAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Medical Billing/Coding, or related fieldPrior billing experience, including claims processingHIPAA training or experienceExperience with managed care networks and EAPs in a mental health settingFamiliarity with Athenanet EHRExperience billing psychological testing, CTSS codes, or E/M codesWho Thrives HerePeople who do well at Lorenz tend to take quiet pride in their work. They're organized without being rigid, professional without being distant, and they find meaning in doing something carefully and doing it right. They want to understand the context of their work — not just process transactions — and they're comfortable in an environment that holds them to a real standard.If that's a fair description of how you approach your work, we'd like to hear from you.To ApplySubmit your resume and a cover letter. We read every cover letter we receive — it's how we get a sense of who you are beyond your work history. You don't need to be formal or lengthy; we're looking for someone who can communicate clearly and who has thought genuinely about why this role and this organization are a fit. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.We review applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch within two weeks.Lorenz Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.