Corporate Accounts Payable Specialist

The A/R Specialist is responsible for performing and auditing a variety of billing duties, including review and verification of patient account information, reconciliations, and completing month end closing processes. Audit accounts for bad debt write-offs, and post monthly bad debt for assigned centers.

 

Join our EPIC team at NexCare WellBridge Senior Living!
The A/R Specialist is responsible for performing and auditing a variety of billing duties, including review and verification of patient account information, reconciliations, and completing month end closing processes. The A/R Specialist also serves as a key point of contact for assigned centers to answer questions, troubleshoot, and resolve billing issues.


This position is an in-person role at our corporate office building located in Brighton, Michigan. 
NexCare WellBridge Senior Living offers a fantastic work environment and competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package!

You will earn:

• Negotiable Salary ranging from $19.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Yearly Wage increases

PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per year!
• Medical – no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
• Generous Paid Time Off  PTO
• Dental & Vision
• Telemed Options - Mental Health, Dermatology, 
• Holiday Pay
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive & Supportive Leadership!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Download files from clearinghouse and post cash receipts for Medicare, Medicaid and other insurances daily.
• Resolve patient billing inquiries and problems, and follow up on balances due from insurance companies and patients.
• Identify errors and/or omissions of patient insurance and demographic information and report to the manager.
• Maintain access to provider portals for billing and facility staff.
• Review insurance EOBs. 
• Identify refunds, provide supporting documentation, and submit for approval.
• Audit accounts for bad debt write-offs, and post monthly bad debt for assigned centers.
• Complete the month end close process, including the monthly bad debt report and cash log.
• Process invoices, cash corrections, and electronic fund transfers.
• Balance bank reconciliations and month-end census.
• Review consolidated billing claims and submit to Accounts Payable.
• Update private room rates and per diem rates for insurances.
• Conduct training on billing processes, use electronic record keeping systems, and assign user IDs, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State billing experience and/or accounting experience in a related field
• Strong knowledge of insurance guidelines, medical terminology, and HIPAA compliance guidelines.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong math and analytical skills, and have the ability to manage multiple accounts and tasks effectively.  
• Strong computer skills, including experience with electronic medical record systems and Excel.
• Must be able to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality regarding patient information and records.
• Solid knowledge of third party billing and collections, with a depth of understanding of UB-04, 1500, CPT, ICD-9 Coding and Consolidated Billing
• Solid knowledge of hospital and/or medical billing and insurance claim filing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance plans and/or Medicare procedures, and diagnosis coding.
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