Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Accounts Receivable Specialist to support revenue cycle operations for a healthcare organization in Westbury, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage outstanding balances, apply payments accurately, and follow through on commercial insurance collections in a fast-paced setting. The position plays an important role in maintaining cash flow, resolving billing issues, and reducing aged receivables through consistent follow-up and detailed account review.

Responsibilities:

• Review and manage medical accounts receivable balances to identify unpaid claims and prioritize follow-up activities.

• Post and reconcile incoming payments with accuracy, ensuring cash applications are reflected correctly in patient and payer accounts.

• Communicate with commercial insurance carriers to research claim status, secure payment, and address outstanding reimbursement issues.

• Investigate denied or underpaid claims, determine root causes, and take corrective action to support timely resolution.

• Prepare and submit billing corrections when needed to improve claim acceptance and accelerate payment turnaround.

• Monitor aging reports and work assigned account inventories to reduce past-due balances and support collection goals.

• Maintain complete and organized documentation of collection efforts, account updates, and payer communications.

• Collaborate with internal billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve discrepancies that affect account payment or claim processing.

• Experience working in medical accounts receivable within a healthcare, hospital, or related billing environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, cash posting, and commercial insurance collections.
• Familiarity with medical billing practices, including claim review, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to analyze insurance denials and take appropriate steps to support claim resolution.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interaction with payers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with revenue cycle or billing systems and standard office software tools.