Accounts Receivable Representative
Phoenix, AZ US
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Representative
Pay: $22.48 an hr | Bi-weekly
Job Type: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ
Shift Options:
- Shift requirement: 8 am - 4:30 pm (no on calls or weekends)
Accounts Receivable Representative Overview:
- . Core Technical Skills
• General accounting knowledge – Understanding of accounting principles, debits/credits, and the AR process.
• Billing & collections experience – Hands-on experience generating invoices, applying payments, and managing past-due accounts.
• ERP/software proficiency – Familiarity with platforms like Waystar, Instamed, Availity, WellSky (our current billing system), or other EHR/EMR systems and comfort with Teams, Outlook, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Payment identification – Ability to reconcile accounts and research unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Knowledge of aging reports – Experience working/monitoring AR aging and identifying collection priorities and denial or problematic trends.
• Experience with Home Health billing is a plus.
2. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies between invoices and payments.
• Strong reconciliation skills to resolve mismatched balances (for example, discrepancies in contractually agreed rates vs. true payments/contractuals).
• Comfort investigating chargebacks, short-pays, and customer disputes.
3. Communication & Relationship Management
• Professional communication – Skilled in written and verbal communication with customers/patients, operations, and internal teams.
• Negotiation skills – Ability to tactfully collect overdue payments without damaging provider/payer relationships.
• Customer service orientation – Balances firmness in collections with maintaining positive relationships.
4. Attention to Detail & Organization
• Highly detail-oriented in working claim denials, disputes, or other claim related issues. Thorough with noting accounts and aging.
• Ability to manage high-volume AR without errors.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize accounts based on aging or risk.
5. Soft Skills & Work Ethic
• Dependability – Cash flow depends on consistent follow-through.
• Persistence – Stays on top of overdue accounts while following company policies. Investigates accounts/claims thoroughly and willing to go the extra mile to collect payment.
• Integrity – Handles sensitive financial data securely and ethically.
• Adaptability – Can adjust to new systems, policies, or AR processes.
6. Industry-Specific Knowledge - Healthcare
• Familiarity with insurance billing, denials, and EOBs.
• Some experience with contracting, or understanding contract language, Single Case Agreements, or Letters of Agreement.
7. Customer Service
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email or chat.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex issues.
Accounts Receivable Representative Qualifications:
- Needing medical billing and collections experience.
Accounts Receivable Representative Benefits:
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply OR submit your resume to:
Saw Hlaing | shlaing@alinestaffing.com | 412-790-5425