Accounts Receivable Specialist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for accurate and timely processing of remittances and reconciliation of accounts under the guidance of the Revenue Cycle Manager. The position involves processing electronic and paper remittances, posting patient payments, denials, adjustments, contractual allowances, and recoupments. The role requires a professional individual with robust knowledge of medical and behavioral billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Process electronic and paper remittances, including posting patient payments, denials, adjustments, contractual allowances, and recoupments.
• Reconcile daily bank reporting to receivable accounts, resolving unposted ERA line items.
• Accurately and timely post patient and insurance payments, calculate and enter contractual adjustments and patient discounts.
• Identify, report, and escalate issues, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement to management.
• Train and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of A/R (Collections) Experience
• Explanation Of Benefits (EOB) Experience
• Next Gen Experience
• Understanding of behavioral health terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• FQHC Experience
• AHCCCS Experience
• Commercial Insurance Experience
• Medical Billing and Coding certificate

Additional Requirements

Requires personal computer equipment, preferably Windows for better system compatibility.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities.

Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.