Accounts Receivable Specialist

$52,499 - $52,499/Yr

Serv Behavioral Health System - Ewing Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Ewing Township, NJ

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

SERV Behavioral Health System is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Ewing, NJ. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $25.24. The primary responsibility of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to manage and follow up on unpaid claims, which includes handling denied and held claims, conducting denial reviews and resolutions, submitting corrected claims, and processing denial appeals. The specialist will also be responsible for payment posting as requested, managing contractual write-offs, and making other necessary adjustments, including secondary billing. This role requires acute attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the specialist will be interacting with various stakeholders to resolve billing issues effectively. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and experience with the Evolv system is a plus, although not mandatory. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of 1-2 years of medical billing experience preferred. This position is on-site, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication within the team and with other departments. As a leader in behavioral healthcare, SERV is committed to supporting individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, and the Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of the organization, which in turn supports our mission to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on unpaid claims including denied and held claims.
• Conduct denial review and resolution.
• Submit corrected claims and manage denial appeals.
• Post payments as requested and manage contractual write-offs.
• Handle secondary billing and other adjustments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of medical billing experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using the Evolv system is helpful but not required.