Women's Health Arizona · 1 day ago
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWomen's Health Arizona is focused on providing quality healthcare services, and they are seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage the revenue cycle processes related to ancillary service billing. The role involves ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and effective accounts receivable management in a medical ancillary practice.
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Responsibilities
Generate, review and submit accurate electronic and paper claims for laboratory and mammography services, ensuring correct use of CPT/HCPCS codes, modifiers, diagnosis codes and payer-specific billing requirements
Verify patient insurance coverage, eligibility, and benefits prior to billing and ensure proper authorization for services
Review and resolve claim rejections, denials, and discrepancies in a timely manner
Monitor and follow up on outstanding claims to ensure prompt and accurate reimbursement
Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately to patient accounts in the billing system
Reconcile payments received with remittance advice and deposit reports from insurance companies
Investigate and resolve billing inquiries and discrepancies from patients, insurance companies, and internal departments
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue balances
Initiate collection efforts for outstanding patient balances through phone calls, letters, and other communication methods
Implement and adhere to established billing and collections policies and procedures to maximize revenue capture and minimize bad debt
Identify trends and patterns in accounts receivable and recommend process improvements to enhance revenue cycle performance
Prepare and distribute regular reports on accounts receivable metrics, aging analysis, and collection performance to management
Assist in month-end close processes, including reconciliation of accounts receivable sub-ledger to general ledger
Ensure compliance with billing regulations, coding guidelines, and healthcare privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA)
Maintain accurate documentation of billing and collections activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in healthcare accounts receivable, medical billing, or revenue cycle management
Proficiency in medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g., EPIC, Cerner, NextGen)
Knowledge of healthcare billing and coding processes, including CPT and ICD-10 coding principles
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Preferred
Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Company
Women's Health Arizona
With Women’s Health Arizona, women come first—always.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase