Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist – Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high‑quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non‑profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west‑central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

Base pay range: $18.00/hr – $25.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Wage: $17.50 – $25.04 / hr.

• Revenue Cycle:
  Posts payments for all entities (Hospital, Clinics, Foundation, Home Health, etc.)
• Chooses proper adjustment codes to match payer types
• Post adjustments for all payers
• Reviews and approves Managed Care discounts for reasonableness; forwards problems to the Business Office Director/Billers for resolution
• Prepares daily bank deposits for Prairie Lakes and Foundation
• Prepares daily reconciliation of cash clearing and cash deposits
• Reconciles over‑the‑counter receipt envelopes and applies to accounts
• Reconciles A/R and other general ledger accounts as assigned for all entities
• Confirms ACH receipt amount daily
• Researches and posts corrections of payments for the Billers
• Posts payments and adjustments of bad debt accounts
• Performs research for auditors under the direction of the Business Office and/or Finance Director
• Prepares reports for presentation purposes for accounting/finance

• Works closely with other departments (Accounting, Foundation, Cafeteria) to assist with cash receipts, posting, and reconciliation as it relates to the general ledger
• Assures cost and time efficiency of the department by maintaining maximum productivity and cost‑effectiveness
• Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, employees, and physicians
• Demonstrates a positive image of Prairie Lakes Health Care System by applying effective human relations skills with patients, visitors, other employees, and physicians

Associate degree in accounting or a business‑related field is preferred, or four years of related experience. Prior cash handling experience required. Intermediate skills in a PC‑based spreadsheet package (Excel or comparable).

Microsoft Office applications; must have working knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet applications.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off for a healthy home‑work balance.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.