Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator to join our Business Operations team in Harrisburg, PA.
Earn $17.34/hour
Position Details
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator will monitor, analyze, evaluate, and rebill claims that impact reimbursement issues related to collections, in conjunction with providing research and support compliance that occur with designated payer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for AR follow-up of assigned payers.
Review rejections, make necessary corrections, and rebill or adjust claims.
Contacts insurance carriers or other responsible parties to confirm payment dates, question why a claim was rejected or question why a claim was not processed.
Maintains Accounts Receivable goals of assigned payers including AR days and % of AR greater than 90 days.
Responsible for review of appropriate action for completed refunds/credit balances.
Records all pertinent comments and follows up accordingly, always following the guidelines set forth by management.
Assist with special projects when requested.
Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
All other duties as assigned which relate to the billing and collections.
Adheres to and understands all Merakey Corporate and Business Operations policies, standards, and procedures.
Must be able to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.
Must be highly organized and work well under pressure. Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.
Support all payment posting activities daily, if needed
Provide daily and weekly status updates on for designated payer.
Seeks to improve the quality and customer service responsiveness in every aspect of the position, while represent the department and organization in a professional manner, protecting confidential consumer and employee information always.
Identify issues through various posting activities and ensure immediate communication is escalated to minimize in potential loss revenue.
Manage all aspects of consumer claims/invoicing, follow up and customer service to allow for successful collection of consumer responsibilities.
Review consumer claims for accuracy, make corrections and rebill claims timely.
Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness along with working in a collaborative environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
BENEFITS
Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com and much more!
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Requirements:
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Two years medical billing/AR experience is preferred; high school diploma/equivalent with a minimum of one year experience required.
Must have working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications as well as a willingness to learn company specific information systems.
Intermediate knowledge of insurance billing requirements for third party payors. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong PC skills utilizing all aspects of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel.
Experience working in healthcare business setting.
Strong Organizational skills required.
Proven Customer Service skills.
Ability to work independently and in group settings.