• Accounts Receivable Associate

    St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)


    Job Requisition: REQ3601

     

    Employment type: Full time

     

    Shift: Days

     

    Hours per week: 40 hrs week

     

    Hiring Range: $19.64 - $26.28

     

    The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

    Responsibilities:

    + Reviews insurance explanation of benefit reports for accuracy. Routes credit balance accounts for refund processing.

    + Identifies, reports and resolves payment discrepancies.

    + Receives insurance and patient payments and posts to correct patient account.

    + Enters adjustments in EMR system in a timely manner.

    + Reconciles deposits with payments entered the financial system to ensure accurate account data.

    + Processes payments according to third party payer rules and regulations using both manual and automated programs

    Additional Responsibilities:

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Education, Training & Experience:

    + High school diploma or GED or three (3) years relevant experience required. Minimum one (1) year accounts receivable experience, claim posting, or banking preferred.

    Required Skills and Attributes:

    + Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

    + Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

    + Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

    + Demonstrates flexibility

    + Takes initiative

    + Able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

    + Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    + Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Effective interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

    + Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

    + Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.