Accounts Receivable (AR) Technician

Job Description

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.

Haak'u Health Center, formally Acoma/Canoncito/Laguna (ACL) Clinic is now hiring! Please consider joining the Haak'u Health Center team.

Company Description

Haak'u Health Center, formally Acoma/Canoncito/Laguna (ACL) Clinic is now hiring! Please consider joining the Haak'u Health Center team.