Accounts Receivable Specialist- PT

PURPOSE OFPOSITION Responsible for functions as they relate to accounts receivable billing, problem resolution and payment tracking.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.   Prepares, inputs and monitors accounts receivables. Investigates delinquent claims and investigates incorrectly paid claims. Reviews outstanding receivables and submits and/or processes corrections under the Direction of the CBO Manager and/or CBO Policy and Procedures. Prepares invoices/statements and identifies discrepancies to assist in advocating for families, and effectively keeps Days in Accounts Receivable and Collections Percentage at optimal levels. Effectively interacts with internal and external customers with regards to billing and related payments and resolution of issues.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   This position has no direct reports.   QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   Two-year degree or the equivalent work experience. 2-3 years in an accounts receivable processing environment. Previous experience with Kansas Medicaid billing a plus or Behavioral Health or Autism Billing. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with internal and external customers professionally and effectively. Strong verbal and written skills. Excellent recordkeeping skills and the ability to process and record detailed information. Strong organization and time management skills. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills including the ability to see the big picture and effectively analyze issues to resolution. Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel   LANGUAGE ABILITY Ability to read and interpret documents such as Explanation of Benefits, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to reconcile financial records.   COGNITIVE DEMANDS Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Able to understand abstract concepts.   COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry specific software, industry specific systems and other web-based software programs, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Regular Vision abilities, including computer work.   ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY Standard office environment with moderate noise level, fast paced.