Accounts Receivable Associate

$49,920 - $49,920/Yr

Erickson Living - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Accounts Receivable (A/R) Associate to join our expanding team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate billing for resident healthcare services, which directly impacts our business operations. The A/R Associate will be responsible for preparing accurate pre-billing reviews, billing, follow-up, and cash posting of charges for an assigned business line. This role requires a strong focus on customer service, as the A/R Associate will work closely with our A/R Help Desk team to provide exceptional support to our residents and their families. In addition to billing responsibilities, the A/R Associate will conduct admissions and census reviews to ensure the correct and timely setup of resident accounts. This includes completing third-party payment follow-ups and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of healthcare accounts receivable processes and be able to navigate medical practice management systems effectively. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience, and provides opportunities for growth and career development within the organization. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off (PTO).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate pre-billing review, billing, follow-up, and cash posting of charges for an assigned business line.
• Provide exceptional customer service in partnership with our A/R Help Desk team.
• Conduct admissions and census review to ensure correct and timely setup of resident accounts.
• Complete third-party payment follow-up and reconciliation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years healthcare accounts receivable experience in billing, collections, cash posting, or other healthcare revenue cycle-related experience.
• Graduation from an accredited 2-year college with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare Finance/Administration or related field of study is acceptable.
• Knowledge of Vision or other medical practice management systems is required.
• Current Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist (CRCS-I) from the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with healthcare billing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Exceptional growth and career development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over with company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs.
• Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices.
• Extensive employee discount programs.