AR Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a AR Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist management with the preparation of the issues trending log and other performance monitoring tools;
- Provide management with on-going client-specific feedback to help prepare for monthly Account Management meetings;
- Demonstrates strong understanding and experience using Excel required;
- Maintains information in a confidential manner and complies with HIPAA laws according to policy;
- Exceptional customer service, strong communication, and the ability to be analytical and multi-task are extremely important;
- Knowledge of Mas200 a plus;
- Review and resolve customer past due unpaid invoices;
- Process credit card payments;
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel;
- Set up and maintain new customers daily processing of invoices in accounting software;
- Min 2 years of experience working within an AR/Billing role;
- Monitor customer AR aging;
- Previous experience with Utility or governmental billing;
- Verify customer applications for payment information;
- Monitor daily customer deduction report generated from daily cash application.
Requirements:
- Previous experience with Excel and Windows-based programs required; prefer experience working with practice management software;
- Knowledge of healthcare carriers and payer requirements;
- 5 plus years of experience in Medical billing and/or collections experience in a healthcare or insurance environment;
- Experience with ICD-9/10 and CPT coding;
- 3 plus years of experience in collections experience from multi-specialty group for physician billing; prior leader experience;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Excellent communication and strong problem solving skills;
- Strong willingness to learn;
- Associate Degree or High School diploma;
- Must be able to perform independently according to departmental standards with little supervision;
- 1+ years of accounts receivable and collections experience required;
- AA degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required;
- Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable;
- Experience with major ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Great Plains/AS 400, QuickBooks).