Accounts Receivable Clerk jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the day-to-day operational activities of an accounts receivable department. Creates and distributes invoices to customers. Being an Accounts Receivable Clerk records, verifies, and posts payments received by the organization and ensures transactions are recorded in accordance with internal accounting policies. Maintains and reconciles accounts receivable ledger to ensure accurate and timely receipt of payments. Additionally, Accounts Receivable Clerk responds to customer inquiries and assists with the research of any discrepancies regarding bills. May utilize accounting software and systems to manage invoices and payments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Accounts Receivable Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Accounts Receivable Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Revenue Cycle Representative (Physician Billing Medicaid) - Physician/Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (PHARM) - Patient Financial Services
  • Physician/Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (PHARM) - Patient Financial Services - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME

  • Job Summary:

    The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Patient Financial Services is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative (RCR) for an entry-level financial and insurance related position (Physician Billing, Medicare, Tricare) in the healthcare industry.   Physician/Hospital Accounts Receivable Management (P/HARM) team members are divided among our sub-teams (i.e.  Commercial Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and Hospital/Facility billing and Physician/Professional services billing). 

    The P/HARM RCR will provide exceptional customer service to our external customers: patients, insurance contacts, etc; as well as internal customers.  You will support our “Service Excellence” standards to all our customer groups, utilize tools and processes to make independent decisions and you will maintain integrity and treat internal and external customers respectfully. 

     P/HARM RCR positions are primarily located in a high-volume web-based application environment, and you must have a demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task & quickly change focus in fast-paced team environment.  P/HARM RCR positions can be a liaison to an assigned hospital department and must have the ability to exhibit compassion and empathy when working directly with patients and/or their families.

    This position is eligible to participate in remote work and applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered.  Training will be held either ONSITE or via ZOOM from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor.  Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon a satisfactory job training opportunity.  Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

    Key Areas of Responsibility: 

    • Resolve claims from an assigned work-queue to ensure that all claims are worked within the timely filling/appeal guidelines.
    • Determine if appropriate payment has been made by various entities; and/or work with patients and insurance companies, government entities (such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to obtain correct payments; and/or appeal claim payments/denials.
    • Perform denial management, research, obtain proper documentation to support resolution of overpayment; resolving credit balances and to resolve outstanding accounts receivable by interacting with third-party entities via websites, telephone, or written inquiries.
    • Identify & report undesirable trends and reimbursement modeling errors or underlying causes of incorrect payment; review allowed variances from third party payers.
    • Be expected to maintain a high-level of accuracy to meet productivity and quality requirements.
    • Identify trends and/or work processes for potential process improvements.
    • Review and analyze report data to provide status updates to leadership.  Communicate with providers, payers, patients, internal departments, co-workers and Coordinator’s to resolve issues.
    • Communicate changes in payor policies and denial trends; escalates claim payment delays as appropriate. 

    Classification Title: Revenue Cycle Representative (Physician Billing, Medicare, Tricare)

    Department: Patient Financial Services

    Percent of Time: 100%

    Staff Type: Professional & Scientific

    Pay Grade: 2B

    Location: Hospital Support Services Building (HSSB) located in Coralville, IA

    This position is eligible to participate in remote work and applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered.  Training will be held either ONSITE or via ZOOM from the HSSB building at a length determined by the supervisor.  Remote eligibility will be evaluated upon a satisfactory job training opportunity.  Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

    Education Required

    • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

    Experience Requirements

    • Related customer service experience (typically 6 months or more) in a professional, financial, health care or medical related environment.
    • Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to gather and analyze data and keep accurate records.
    • Proficiency with computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) or comparable programs and an ability to quickly learn and apply new systems knowledge.
    • Demonstrated ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations with minimal supervision.
    • Self-motivated with initiative to seek out additional responsibilities, tasks and projects.

    Desirable Qualifications

    • Experience maintaining professionalism while handling difficult situations with callers or customers.
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain or improve established productivity and quality requirements.
    • Familiarity with medical terminology.
    • Basic knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws.
    • Basic knowledge of healthcare billing (healthcare revenue cycle); insurance, and/or federal and state assistance programs. 

    Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” for the submission:

    • Resume
    • (optional) Cover Letter

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the date of closing. 

    Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

    Successful candidates will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

    For additional questions, please contact Zach Schmidt at zachary-e-schmidt@uiowa.edu.

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    Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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Accounts Receivable/Credit Analyst
  • Truck Country
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst The Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst provides support to dealerships and accounting by performing the following duties personally or with administrative support. E...
  • 16 Days Ago
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Accounts Receivable Specialists
  • McCoy Construction & Forestry
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • Summary The Accounts Receivable Specialist provides support to dealerships and accounting by performing the following duties personally or with administrative support. Duties and Responsibilities Cont...
  • 5 Days Ago
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Accounts Receivable Supervisor
  • Truck Country, Inc.
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR Summary: The AR Supervisor provides support to dealerships and accounting by performing the following duties personally or with administrative support. Essential Duties ...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Hills Bank
  • Hills, IA FULL_TIME
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Average of 40 hours/week. Additional hours as needed. LOCATION: 131 E Main St, Hills, Iowa 52235 BENEFITS: Our employees are our most valu...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Accounts Payable Clerk
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
  • Washington, IA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Washington Co Hospital - Washington, IA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Job Category: Accounting DescriptionSUMMARY This role encompasses tr...
  • 3 Days Ago
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Accountant
  • ImOn Communications
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • ImOn Communications is the LOCAL choice for cable TV, high-speed Internet and phone service. We value the relationships ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Accounting Senior Advisor (Remote) - U.S Only
  • Accountants on Air
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Handle complex accounting issues related to clients, including reconciliations and account analysis. prepare and review ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Account Director
  • Unite Private Networks
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Unite Private Networks (UPN) is seeking an experienced Account Director to join our Enterprise Sales team in the Cedar R...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Outside Sales Account Manager
  • Airgas
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • R10040732 Outside Sales Account Manager (Open) https://airliquidehr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AirgasExternalCareer/det...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Accounting Customer Service Associate
  • West Music
  • Coralville, IA
  • Job Description All missions are successful when a group of individuals strive towards that greater purpose. The Account...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sales VP’s, National Account Manager, and / or Regional Sales Managers
  • GHA Technologies, Inc
  • Hiawatha, IA
  • Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise! $2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days. $5...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Accounting Assistant
  • AEG
  • Coralville, IA
  • In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "apply now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Accountant
  • MCI Military Recruitment
  • Iowa City, IA
  • POSITION OVERVIEW: Join the team and become a driving force in our growth. The accountant position is accountable for th...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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