A/R Billing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care, Inc has been providing health care services to Southwest Virginia for over one hundred years. We provide both short and long-term skilled nursing care and rehabilitative services to the surrounding area. The facility has undergone numerous expansions and is currently one of the largest in Virginia.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of the A/R Collections Associate is to be responsible for the Resident Fund Accounts, collection of all Private Pay, Patient Liability, and Private Co-insurance due from the resident, and effectively working the A/R to maximize revenue. This employee focuses primarily on maximizing cash flow through efficient collection processes; including calling patients and/or responsible parties and sending past due notifications to patients and/or responsible parties, and is responsible for managing the Resident Trust Fund according to the organization’s established policies and procedures. This position ensures timely and accurate monthly collections.

The A/R Collections Associate will be knowledgeable of the requirements for long term care collections. This position interacts routinely with the Business Office Manager, Director of Finance, third party insurance payors, auditors, residents and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly collections of Private Payments, Patient Liability, and Private Co-insurance due from the resident
• Monitor aged account receivables by following up with family and/or responsible parties. 
• Interact with residents and families regarding financial issues.
• Maintain constant cash flow by sending past due notices and calling the resident and/or responsible party, working the A/R on a weekly basis, and maintain an accurate Resident Trust fund according to current policies and procedures.
• MUST have the ability to work independently under tight deadlines to ensure all tasks are completed on time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a long-term care facility biller/collector.
• Experience working in a high-volume long-term care environment is critical.
• Knowledge of long-term collections, and Third-Party Insurance.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to nursing facility administrative and billing procedures.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care software such as PointClickCare.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Applicant must exhibit excellent communication, multi-task, and organization skills.

Benefits:

Our company provides an extensive benefit package including health/dental/vision/cancer/life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick time, and a 401K retirement plan with company match.

Pay will be based on qualifications and experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance Plans with Prescription Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Options
• Whole Life
• Short-Term-Disability
• Accident Policy
• Critical Illness Policy
• Hospital Indemnity Policy
• Cancer Policy
• Paid Time Off
• 401k