MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Accounts Receivable Specialist
MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT, Fall River Mills, California, United States, 96028
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Mayers Memorial Hospital District ,
Fall River Mills, CA
Reports To Director of Revenue Cycle / Chief Financial Officer
Employee Type Exempt and Non‑Exempt
Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Revenue Cycle and Chief Financial Officer, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support services to ensure effective and efficient office operations.
Position Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping and business‑oriented courses preferred, especially in healthcare.
One year of Business Office experience directly related to the accounts receivable function.
Experience in an acute care hospital or similar institutional setting is desirable.
Position Responsibilities General Competencies
Professional behavior, both on duty and as a representative outside normal hours.
Collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and written/oral communication skills.
Maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
Produce deliverable products on time and within budget with minimal direction.
Compile and organize data using Microsoft Office, making appropriate recommendations.
Maintain organized records for job functions.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with directors, managers, and coworkers.
Accurately perform assigned tasks, including proper spelling, grammar, and calculations.
Follow direction from other departments when working on temporary assignments.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll, personnel, and other sensitive information.
Use office equipment effectively.
Answer phone calls, assist the public, and forward inquiries professionally and courteously.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific Competencies
Process day‑to‑day accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and distribute claims accurately and on time, including reminder notices.
Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify overdue accounts.
Contact patients to follow up on outstanding balances and negotiate payment plans.
Escalate unresolved accounts to management teams as needed.
Provide regular AR metrics updates to management.
Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing, payments, and account discrepancies.
Ensure patient satisfaction when processing accounts receivable.
Professional Requirements
Adhere to dress code; maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Complete annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintain regulatory requirements.
Wear identification while on duty.
Attend annual evaluations and participate actively.
Report to work on time and follow schedule; complete work within designated time.
Attend meetings as appropriate.
Exhibit the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in all duties.
Working Conditions
Willingness to work beyond normal hours and assume temporary positions when necessary.
Interact with personnel, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Function independently with personal integrity, flexibility, and effective teamwork.
Physical Requirements
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.
Able to lift 20 lbs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Fall River Mills, CA
Reports To Director of Revenue Cycle / Chief Financial Officer
Employee Type Exempt and Non‑Exempt
Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Revenue Cycle and Chief Financial Officer, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support services to ensure effective and efficient office operations.
Position Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping and business‑oriented courses preferred, especially in healthcare.
One year of Business Office experience directly related to the accounts receivable function.
Experience in an acute care hospital or similar institutional setting is desirable.
Position Responsibilities General Competencies
Professional behavior, both on duty and as a representative outside normal hours.
Collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and written/oral communication skills.
Maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
Produce deliverable products on time and within budget with minimal direction.
Compile and organize data using Microsoft Office, making appropriate recommendations.
Maintain organized records for job functions.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with directors, managers, and coworkers.
Accurately perform assigned tasks, including proper spelling, grammar, and calculations.
Follow direction from other departments when working on temporary assignments.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll, personnel, and other sensitive information.
Use office equipment effectively.
Answer phone calls, assist the public, and forward inquiries professionally and courteously.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific Competencies
Process day‑to‑day accounts receivable transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate and distribute claims accurately and on time, including reminder notices.
Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify overdue accounts.
Contact patients to follow up on outstanding balances and negotiate payment plans.
Escalate unresolved accounts to management teams as needed.
Provide regular AR metrics updates to management.
Respond to patient inquiries regarding billing, payments, and account discrepancies.
Ensure patient satisfaction when processing accounts receivable.
Professional Requirements
Adhere to dress code; maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Complete annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintain regulatory requirements.
Wear identification while on duty.
Attend annual evaluations and participate actively.
Report to work on time and follow schedule; complete work within designated time.
Attend meetings as appropriate.
Exhibit the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in all duties.
Working Conditions
Willingness to work beyond normal hours and assume temporary positions when necessary.
Interact with personnel, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Function independently with personal integrity, flexibility, and effective teamwork.
Physical Requirements
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours.
Able to lift 20 lbs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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