ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ANALYST

Description

Summary & Objective

Responsible to work directly with both the Revenue Cycle Manager and Vice President of Revenue Management in all facets to help achieve overall organizational success. This position provides detailed analysis of the SNF’s and IRF’s accounts receivable and revenue cycle management. In addition, it provides a broad range of reporting, analytical and technical support for the CBO.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the preparation of numerous accounts receivable reports to be used for monthly and periodic analysis to support the CBO to achieve and surpass its cash collections goals and A/R Reduction targets.
• Provide support and work in conjunction with the Revenue Cycle Manager to facilitate the monthly billing and system close processes.
• Assist with the ongoing training of CBO staff, and when applicable, facility business office staff with respect to KNS system utilization and upgrades.
• Work with outside vendors to triage issues to facilitate the resolution of outstanding issues to ensure timely collections.
• Work with CHS Legal representatives as related to outstanding collection issues to accelerate collection activity.
• Provide all pertinent information as needed to the Risk Management department.
• Interacts and provides requested information to outside attorneys regarding patients accounts to facilitate settlements.
• Review, analyze, resolve and report on SNF and IRF credit balances. This includes he reconciliation of A/R with the Accounts Payable (refund clearing accounts).
• Track and reconcile Medicare Bad Debts.
• Assist with various governmental; managed care; commercial and internal audits to ensure departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Supports and upholds the principles of the organizational mission, vision and values.
• Cross training on other systems/processes within the CBO in order to gain a well-rounded knowledge of the department thus leading to a more cohesive team.

Other Duties

• Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No direct reports.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
• Works in office environment with moderate to loud noise level.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Work schedule may include working beyond typical schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Hand dexterity required for data entry on keyboard, requiring finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Skilled In system logic, IT and Healthcare background.
• Knowledge of computers, calculators, system applications and other office equipment.
• College degree and 2 years related experience. Education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language