The Accounts Receivable Specialist ensures that all services documents provided are complete and correct prior to billing. Will collaborate with local administrative staff to guarantee services meet billing requirements. Responsible for reviewing denied claims, making appropriate corrections and rebilling the appropriate payers for services. The Account Receivable Specialist is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Degree
- One year experience with accounts receivable in healthcare environment
- Knowledgeable of Excel and Word
- Valid driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance and reliable operating transportation
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compliance
- Ensure payment processing of services are accurate as related to regulations and contracts
- Act as a resource providing guidance for billing policy and procedures
- Research all denials and partial payments and follow-up with appropriate entity until claim is resolved
- Correct and reprocess rejected/denied claims
- Attend Payor meetings and trainings as necessary
- Report noncompliance issues to Accounts Receivable Manager
- Consult with manager on possible trends or compliance issues
- Correspond with support staff regarding client Payor information as necessary
- Draft and submit appeals to Payors as necessary
While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
Skills Required
- High School Degree
- One year experience with accounts receivable in healthcare environment
- Knowledgeable of Excel and Word
- Valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and reliable operating transportation
What We Do
New Vista is a non-profit community mental health center with 2,000 employees working at 74 program locations in 30 Kentucky counties. We serve the community with mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability services. New Vista offers a broad range of career opportunities, from an individual applying for their first job to an M.D. with years of clinical experience. New Vista is a community of individuals dedicated to providing services to children, adults, and families regardless of their ability to pay. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing professional development and career advancement.
