Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description Position Overview The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Technician performs accurate and timely A/R functions to support the financial operations of the Tribal Health Program. This position posts payments, reconciles accounts, monitors aging, and conducts follow-up activities to ensure clean financial data and support overall revenue cycle performance. Experience working in Tribal health systems is strongly preferred. Familiarity with healthcare billing systems is required; experience with RPMS is preferred but not required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Posts payments, adjustments, and denials in accordance with organizational policies Reviews A/R aging reports and performs timely follow-up on outstanding balances Reconciles deposits, remittances, and payment batches Identifies payer trends, underpayments, and denial patterns Works with internal billing and coding staff to resolve discrepancies within established workflows Escalates cross-department issues through the designated supervisor Utilizes the organization's practice management or billing system to verify charges, payments, and claim status Supports month-end reconciliation and financial close processes Maintains accurate documentation to support audits and internal controls Ensures compliance with HIPAA, Tribal policies, and applicable federal regulations Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred Two (2) years of accounts receivable or healthcare revenue cycle experience Experience working in Tribal health systems strongly preferred Experience with healthcare billing or practice management systems required RPMS experience preferred Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of healthcare A/R processes and payer requirements Ability to interpret EOBs, ERAs, and payer remittance information High attention to detail and accuracy in financial work Strong organizational and time-management skills Effective communication within assigned workflows and supervisory direction Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information Additional Requirements Must pass a background check and meet all Tribal employment eligibility requirements. Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations. May require occasional travel for training or meetings Tribal Preference Consistent with our commitment to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, preference in employment will be given to qualified Tribal members and other Native American and Alaska Native applicants as permitted by law. Company Description Haak'u Health Center, formally Acoma/Canoncito/Laguna (ACL) Clinic is now hiring! Please consider joining the Haak'u Health Center team. #J-18808-Ljbffr