Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR)

Aurora, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a well-organized and experienced Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to be thesubject matter expert on Medicaid eligibility application processes andcompliance for the individuals receiving care across 30 buildings in Colorado Wyoming New Mexico & Hawaii.

This AR Specialist focused on Medicaid will acts as a liaison between individualsnursing facilities and county as well as other government agencies to ensure our patients areentitled to benefitsand that applications are processed efficiently andaccurately.The perfect candidate will have deep knowledge of Federal& State Medicaid regulations analytical skills for assessing applicantinformation and strong communication skills for interviewing as well as explaining programrequirements to ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations. Continuous learning and adaptation to newregulations or systems are also key components of the job.

Some of our exceptional benefits include but are not limited to:

Medical dental & vision healthcare insurance options with generous employer contributions towards individual and dependent monthly premiums
401K or Roth employer matching program to support your future
Paid Time Off as well as Paid Sick Time Off that starts accruing from day 1 of employment
Short and long-term disability accident and critical illness as well as life insurance options

Position Summary

Life Care Centers of America is looking to add an energetic and driven person to their experienced Accounts Receivable team!

The Accounts Receivable Specialists primary focus initially would be private collections for multiple skilled nursing facilities. This function is performed out of the division office and is done in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

Education Experience and Licensure Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Prior bookkeeping experience preferred
Prior billing in a health-care setting preferred
Data entry experience preferred
Experience with Point Click Care or other skill nursing-based accounting systems preferred

Specific Job Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and e-mail
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of administration practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing administration functions in the post-acute care facility
Ability to implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of theadministration department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipts and billing business office support patient rights and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Prepare and submit all billing (i.e. Medicare A & B private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner
Record cash receipts accurately and timely
Accurately prepare bank deposits
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
Read write speak and understand the English language
Lift 20 lbs floor to waist lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder lift and carry 20 lbs and push/pull 20 lbs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

We are seeking a well-organized and experienced Medicaid Eligibility Specialist to be thesubject matter expert on Medicaid eligibility application processes andcompliance for the individuals receiving care across 30 buildings in Colorado Wyoming New Mexico & Hawaii.This AR Specialist ...