Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Watertown, South Dakota, United States, 57201
Accounts Receivable Specialist
– Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high‑quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non‑profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west‑central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
Pay Range Base pay range: $18.00/hr – $25.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Wage: $17.50 – $25.04 / hr.
Responsibilities
Revenue Cycle: Posts payments for all entities (Hospital, Clinics, Foundation, Home Health, etc.)
Chooses proper adjustment codes to match payer types
Post adjustments for all payers
Reviews and approves Managed Care discounts for reasonableness; forwards problems to the Business Office Director/Billers for resolution
Prepares daily bank deposits for Prairie Lakes and Foundation
Prepares daily reconciliation of cash clearing and cash deposits
Reconciles over‑the‑counter receipt envelopes and applies to accounts
Reconciles A/R and other general ledger accounts as assigned for all entities
Confirms ACH receipt amount daily
Researches and posts corrections of payments for the Billers
Posts payments and adjustments of bad debt accounts
Performs research for auditors under the direction of the Business Office and/or Finance Director
Prepares reports for presentation purposes for accounting/finance
Other Duties
Works closely with other departments (Accounting, Foundation, Cafeteria) to assist with cash receipts, posting, and reconciliation as it relates to the general ledger
Assures cost and time efficiency of the department by maintaining maximum productivity and cost‑effectiveness
Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, employees, and physicians
Demonstrates a positive image of Prairie Lakes Health Care System by applying effective human relations skills with patients, visitors, other employees, and physicians
Education and Experience Associate degree in accounting or a business‑related field is preferred, or four years of related experience. Prior cash handling experience required. Intermediate skills in a PC‑based spreadsheet package (Excel or comparable).
Computer Skills Microsoft Office applications; must have working knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet applications.
Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off for a healthy home‑work balance.
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program for mental health
Education Loan Program
Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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– Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high‑quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non‑profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west‑central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
Pay Range Base pay range: $18.00/hr – $25.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Wage: $17.50 – $25.04 / hr.
Responsibilities
Revenue Cycle: Posts payments for all entities (Hospital, Clinics, Foundation, Home Health, etc.)
Chooses proper adjustment codes to match payer types
Post adjustments for all payers
Reviews and approves Managed Care discounts for reasonableness; forwards problems to the Business Office Director/Billers for resolution
Prepares daily bank deposits for Prairie Lakes and Foundation
Prepares daily reconciliation of cash clearing and cash deposits
Reconciles over‑the‑counter receipt envelopes and applies to accounts
Reconciles A/R and other general ledger accounts as assigned for all entities
Confirms ACH receipt amount daily
Researches and posts corrections of payments for the Billers
Posts payments and adjustments of bad debt accounts
Performs research for auditors under the direction of the Business Office and/or Finance Director
Prepares reports for presentation purposes for accounting/finance
Other Duties
Works closely with other departments (Accounting, Foundation, Cafeteria) to assist with cash receipts, posting, and reconciliation as it relates to the general ledger
Assures cost and time efficiency of the department by maintaining maximum productivity and cost‑effectiveness
Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, employees, and physicians
Demonstrates a positive image of Prairie Lakes Health Care System by applying effective human relations skills with patients, visitors, other employees, and physicians
Education and Experience Associate degree in accounting or a business‑related field is preferred, or four years of related experience. Prior cash handling experience required. Intermediate skills in a PC‑based spreadsheet package (Excel or comparable).
Computer Skills Microsoft Office applications; must have working knowledge of Excel or spreadsheet applications.
Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off for a healthy home‑work balance.
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program for mental health
Education Loan Program
Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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