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Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Madelia
Employment Type: Full-Time (8:00AM- 4:30PM)
Hourly Wage: $20.84- $26.37
Position Summary
Madelia Health is seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage patient financial counseling, statements, price transparency, and collection activities. This role also provides support to the Health Information Management (HIM) and Billing departments as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable & Billing:
- Oversee accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payment collections from insurance companies, government payers, and self-pay patients.
- Assist patients in managing self-pay balances and facilitate payment agreements.
- Provide reports to registration on upcoming patients with outstanding balances.
- Monitor and analyze aging reports to address outstanding balances effectively.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve cash flow and reduce accounts receivable days.
- Accurately post payments and adjustments to patient accounts.
- Work collaboratively with the billing team to resolve complex billing issues and denials.
- Respond to patient and insurance company inquiries regarding billing questions.
Health Information Management:
- Assist with scanning and filing medical records.
- Support the release of information to patients and insurance companies.
- Assist with prior authorization processes.
Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable balances.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in healthcare accounts receivable, billing, and coding required.
- Strong understanding of healthcare billing, coding, and reimbursement processes.
- Proficiency with healthcare revenue cycle management software (Cerner preferred).
- Certification in medical coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position with standard office hours.
- Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or offsite clinics.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Background study and pre-employment drug testing required.
Benefits Include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) Matching
- Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
About Madelia Health:
Madelia Health is an independent, nonprofit facility staffed by a team of medical professionals that are committed to providing health care of the highest standards to patients in Madelia, Lake Crystal, Truman, St. James and surrounding areas. As a 25-bed acute care hospital, we offer all of the primary health services: Laboratory, Radiology, X-ray, CT, 3D Mammograms, Physical Therapy, Emergency Room/Urgent Care, Retail Pharmacy, Ambulance Services and Surgical Care. Our family medical clinics also provides care for patients in all the seasons of their life.
Madelia Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
TO APPLY or for more information:
Katie Yarger, Executive Assistant / Recruiting Specialist
Phone: 507-642-3255
kyarger@madeliahealth.org
Salary : $21 - $26
