Skilled Nursing Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Company Overview

Cedar Crest, Inc. is a spiritually-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where senior adults of all independence levels can achieve a high quality of life. We offer a comprehensive range of programs and services across various living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and healthcare services.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Skilled Nursing Accounts Receivable Coordinator to manage the billing and collections processes within our healthcare division. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of medical billing, financial software, and accounting principles, ensuring accurate revenue cycle management. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our residents and their families.

• Oversee the accounts receivable process for skilled nursing services, ensuring timely billing and collections in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Utilize accounting software such as Sage, People Soft, or similar platforms to perform data entry, account analysis, and reconciliation tasks.
• Manage medical billing procedures including CPT coding, ICD-10 coding standards, and revenue cycle management to optimize reimbursement.
• Conduct account reconciliation activities to resolve discrepancies related to debits & credits, journal entries, and other financial transactions.
• Collaborate with insurance companies, residents, and families to negotiate payment plans and resolve outstanding balances effectively.
• Maintain thorough documentation of collection efforts while adhering to HIPAA guidelines and privacy standards.
• Support compliance with financial such as SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Assist in training staff on medical collection processes and the use of relevant accounting software tools.

• Proven experience in medical collection procedures within a healthcare or skilled nursing environment.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, revenue cycle management, and healthcare billing practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, People Soft, Quick Books, or similar systems; familiarity with Quicken is a plus.
• Knowledge of CPT coding standards and ICD-10 coding for accurate medical billing.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards and non-profit accounting principles is preferred.
• Excellent analysis skills combined with attention to detail for account reconciliation and financial analysis tasks.
• Effective negotiation skills coupled with strong phone etiquette for engaging with payers and clients.
• Ability to perform data entry accurately using 10 key typing skills; experience with double entry bookkeeping is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, and revenue cycle management. Join our team as we ensure precise financial operations that support our mission to enhance the lives of senior adults through dedicated care and community engagement!

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement