Accounts Receivable Specialist

Memphis, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Semmes Murphey Clinic is committed to implementing a team-based approach to provide excellence in patient care. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for advanced cash application/reconciliation functions in regards to patients accounts and performs payment posting and refund processing activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain patient financial records within the practice management software: receive and post all forms of payments to patients accounts retrieve remits from various insurance carrier websites and review for posting post credit balances manage returned and uncashed refunds
Review and submit remittances to the practice management software from various sources including bank lock box and online bank account; confirm deposits and reconcile bank activity
Maintain electronic funds transfer (EFT) spreadsheet
Convey payments and void duplicate tickets; complete items that cannot be posted
Reconcile cash sheets endorse checks prepare deposit slips and take daily deposits to bank
Handle returned checks
Create and post tickets/payments for Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) depositions and form charges
Complete ad-hoc assignments and research/auditing projects as needed

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years experience in a healthcare business office role

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Ability to train others with clear instructions and patience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word) Internet software and practice management software and internet applications
Effective communication both oral and written with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations while listening and responding appropriately to questions
Organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals
Can skillfully gather and analyze information
Strong critical thinking skills with the initiative to resolve problems
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to read and interpret documentation from insurance carriers
Ability to work overtime (i.e. end of month/year and as needed)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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