Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsible for researching and resolving outstanding balances by following up on claim status, working denials, and filing appeals.

Job Description

Full Cycle Accounts Receivable Management

• Manage the end-to-end A/R workflow including billing, payment posting, adjustments, reconciliation, claim follow-up, and resolution.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of claims across commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.

• Reconcile payments, remittances (ERA/EOB), and correct posting discrepancies when applicable.

Denial & Claim Resolution

• Conduct detailed review of denied or underpaid claims to determine root causes and corrective actions.

• Prepare and submit persuasive appeal letters supported by documentation and regulatory guidelines.

• Track and analyze denial patterns, escalating systemic issues to leadership and recommending process improvements.

• Collaborate with payers to clarify claim decisions, request reconsiderations, and resolve administrative or coding-related barriers.

Payer & Client Communication

• Communicate with insurance carriers via phone, email, fax, and portal correspondence to resolve outstanding issues.

• Maintain professional, timely communication with internal teams and clients regarding claim status, trends, and financial impacts.

• Build strong relationships with payer representatives to improve overall reimbursement efficiency.

Regulatory & Systems Expertise

• Apply current federal and state regulations that impact reimbursement, including Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

• Review and resolve EDI rejections, claim edits, and submission errors.

• Utilize automation tools, RPA workflows, and AI-enabled processes to streamline follow-up and improve productivity.

• Maintain accurate documentation and meet or exceed established productivity and quality benchmarks.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of medical billing, claims, or A/R experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, data organization).

• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and achieve productivity goals.

• Basic understanding of insurance plans, medical terminology, Medicare and Medicaid billing guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health, home care, long-term care, or similar clinical billing environments.

• Prior healthcare collections or reimbursement experience.

• Experience with medical billing platforms such as Medic, IDX, Avatar, Tier, Medical Manager, or similar systems.

• Exposure to or interest in automation, AI-supported workstreams, or RPA technologies used in revenue cycle operations.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Comfortable working in a remote environment using virtual communication and collaboration tools.

• Ability to perform job functions involving extended periods of computer and phone use.

• Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in revenue cycle operations

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Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will re