Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Posted 1/21/2025
Hickory Treatment Center
Indianapolis, IN 46203
United States
Category Accounting
Full-Time
Job Description
Accounts Receivable Specialist - Hickory Recovery Network

Reports to: Chief Reimbursement Officer

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office, M-F

Office Address: 3960 Southeastern Ave, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46203

JOB OVERVIEW:
  • The Accounts Receivable Specialist will participate in the daily operations of the AR Department by managing day-to-day tasks surrounding billing and claims.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on
  • Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
  • Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:
  • 401k
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • PTO
  • Vision insurance
  • Career development
  • Mental health days
  • Holiday pay

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Census Updates, Reporting, and Reconciliation
  • Verifying Correct Insurance Information is in Billing System
  • Verification of Benefits Bi-Monthly, TPL Updates
  • Weekly billing of Primary and Secondary Insurance Claims
  • Communicate with Payers to Address Claims Issues
  • Daily Posting of Remittance Advices and Deposits
  • Maintain a Record of Authorizations Needed for Claims Creation
  • Weekly Follow Up on Claims Issues, Disputes, and Appeals
  • Monthly Submission of Adjustments and Bad Debt Requests
  • Month End Close Processes
  • Audits-Responses, Documentation and Follow Up
  • Providing Coverage for Other Team Members When they are out of the office.
  • Perform other AR duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure: High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong Mathematical and Communication Skills
  • Understanding Basic Principles of Finance, Accounting, and Accounts Receivable Practices
  • Excellent Time Management Skills and Detail Orientation
  • Proficiency with One Drive, Outlook, Excel and Office
  • Working knowledge of Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid Payers
  • Ability to comply with HIPAA and Company Confidentiality Policies
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently,
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.