Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Polaris Pharmacy Services of Ft Lauderdale - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

 

OVERVIEW

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for working in conjunction with the accounting department to ensure daily deposits are posted to the system in a timely, organized, and accurate manner. They will also be responsible for keeping up to date on daily deposits by not being more than two days behind on average for posting daily deposits.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES



Reconcile and research outstanding cash, 835, 3rd party posting, 3rd party aging, and private pay.


Balance bulk payments from all payor classes to patient accounts and 3rd parties


Process credit card transactions once the money is in the bank.


Run reports for posting and reconciling payments and credit card charges.


Reconcile zero balance EOB’s - When insurance companies recoup/pay in bulk and no payment is received.


Note patient accounts when needed.


Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.


Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.


Other duties as assigned by Department Manager


Assist with other projects as needed


QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

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.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:


May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk
May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role


HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY


Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.


Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full time Employees


Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
Company Paid Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Personal Time Off (PTO)
Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises
Career growth potential
Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
Employee referral bonus program