Accounts Receivable Specialist I

Sentara Health

Virginia Beach, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Billing, Cash Flow, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Emergency Care, Financial Compliance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Healthcare, Hospital, Industry Standards, Insurance, Legal, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Outpatient Care, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Work From Home

LOCATION

Virginia Beach, VA

POSTED

Today

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Independence in Virginia Beach is looking to hire a Remote Accounts Receivable Specialist I.

This is remote position, however; candidates must reside in the Hampton Roads area.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist I is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization's accounts receivable. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely collection of payments from consumers, insurance companies, and other payers. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work to resolve billing issues, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records of transactions to ensure financial health and compliance with industry standards.

Managing accounts receivable accounts, ensuring accurate billing and timely collection of payments. Reviewing and processing insurance claims, verifying patient information and coding for accuracy. Communicating with insurance providers, patients, and internal teams to resolve payment discrepancies or issues. Performing account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and applying appropriate payments or adjustments. Maintaining patient account balances, assisting with follow-up on unpaid claims, and issuing statements as needed. Ensuring adherence to healthcare billing regulations and policies. Assisting with month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
Collaborating with other departments (e.g., billing, coding, and customer service) to streamline AR processes. Addressing and resolving any patient or insurance inquiries related to billing and payment issues.

The AR Specialist I should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of healthcare billing practices and payer systems. This role supports the organization's financial operations by optimizing the accounts receivable process and improving cash flow.

Education:

High School Diploma required

Experience:

1 year of healthcare experience (required)
Prior Accounts Receivable experience (preferred)

Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Accounts Receivable, Billing

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Resources Plan

• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Independence provides quality outpatient services to the surrounding community. The facility includes an ambulance-accessible emergency room that is supported by board-certified physicians. Sentara Independence houses state-of-the-art medical equipment and highly-skilled physicians and staff. Sentara Independence is now an extension of the quality services at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital including advanced imaging and physical therapy.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About the Company

Sentara Health

Sentara Healthcare employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live, and we're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara hospitals, programs, and employees are consistently recognized for innovation, clinical achievements, and overall excellence.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/careers