Accounts Receivable Specialist

$42,494 - $68,640/Yr

Bpa-Gmbh - Madison, WI

Full-time

Madison, WI

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist position at BPA in Madison, WI, is a full-time role focused on managing the billing and collections processes for assigned facilities. The specialist will control and maintain census and resident files, ensuring accurate billing setups in the PCC system. A key responsibility includes securing information on residents' financial statuses through Waystar and other provider portals, which encompasses tasks such as precertification, authorizations, and referrals. The role demands timely and accurate billing and collections of all accounts, necessitating a monthly review of accounts receivable aging for all resident account balances. In addition to these responsibilities, the specialist must assess the accuracy of claims and perform collection efforts as needed to ensure timely payments. Collaboration with residents, families, and insurance companies is essential to resolve any billing inquiries and disputes. A general working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance regulations and requirements is also required to effectively navigate the complexities of healthcare billing. This position is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the facilities served, ensuring that all billing processes are handled efficiently and accurately, and that residents receive the necessary support regarding their financial obligations.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain census, resident files, billing setup in PCC.
• Secure information on residents' financial status through Waystar and/or other provider portals, including precertification, authorizations, and referrals.
• Provide timely and accurate billing and collections of all accounts for the assigned facilities.
• Perform monthly review of accounts receivable aging for all resident account balances.
• Assess accuracy of claims and perform collection efforts as needed to ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and insurance companies to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
• Maintain general working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance regulations and requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in a healthcare (long-term care) billing and collections role.
• EHR and/or billing software experience required; previous experience with PCC is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Requires leadership skills, negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret cause and effect.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance