Accounts Receivable Specialist

$46,821 - $51,688/Yr

Sun Health - Surprise, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Surprise, AZ

Hospitals

About the position

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Sun Health, you will play a crucial role in our Administration Offices located in Surprise, AZ. This position is designed for individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and compassionate community. Your primary mission will be to manage various functions within Accounts Receivable (A/R) while also assisting with special projects that contribute to the overall efficiency of our financial operations. In this role, you will be responsible for performing billing, collection, and cash posting functions for assigned care centers and payors. You will coordinate closely with the operational team to ensure that billing is accurate and timely, and you will communicate with residents, insurance companies, and other payors to resolve any billing issues or discrepancies in payments. Your attention to detail will be essential as you review billing system reports and work with department leadership to ensure the completeness and accuracy of revenue and billing generation. Meeting required collections and cash flow targets, as well as adhering to month-end close deadlines, will be key responsibilities. You will maintain monthly cash receipt spreadsheets and reconcile them to bank deposits. Additionally, you will file claims for reimbursement with Medicare and insurance companies, assist accountants in reconciling A/R subledger balances to general ledger balances, and support the accounting department with filing and A/R reporting. Your role may also involve assisting with various projects and special assignments as needed, making it a dynamic and engaging position.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing, collection, and cash posting functions for assigned care centers and payors.
• Coordinate with operational team to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Communicate with residents, insurance, and other payors to resolve any billing issues and discrepancies on payments.
• Review billing system reports and work with department leadership to ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue and billing generation.
• Meet required collections and cash flow targets, and month-end close deadlines.
• Maintain monthly cash receipt spreadsheets and reconcile to deposits in the bank.
• File claims for reimbursement with Medicare and insurance companies.
• Assist accountants in reconciling A/R subledger balance to general ledger balance.
• Assist with filing and A/R reporting for accounting department.
• Assist with all other projects and special assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Experience with Medicare claims billing required.
• Skilled nursing billing experience preferred.
• Experience processing high volume transactions.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health care operations is preferred.
• Analytical skills with problem solving ability.
• Ability to review output and recognize problems.
• Able to work with people as well as with numbers.
• Possesses intermediate Excel skills.
• Minimum two years related experience, with multi-facility experience a plus.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with skilled nursing billing.
• Knowledge of health care operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• 401k with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Exclusive discounts through The Employee Network.
• Access to the Employee Association, supporting team members in need.