AR Specialist - Longview, WA

Why Work For Us?

Columbia Wellness is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. We are focused on building a better future in mental health and behavioral healthcare. We have established a strong referral base in the community, and we are invested in our clinical growth. We offer generous training opportunities, free supervision, and a large spectrum of programs in which you can work. Columbia Wellness is located in-between two major cities, Seattle and Portland. By working with us you get the best of both small town and big city life. You're close to the beach, the mountains, the quiet and the city life. If you're looking for a place to call home and build a career, join our team at Columbia Wellness. If you want to make a difference that matters, then we want to hear from you. Together we can do more.

Position Overview

The A/R Specialist performs entry of client service activity to the Electronic Health Record (EHR), client billing, reconciling of all billing accounts, monthly closing in the EHR and EHR super user tasks.

Summary of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable.
• Billing reconciliation.
• Monthly closing process in EHR.
• Mailing monthly billing statements.
• Collections review with billing manager.
• Client and Customer interaction regarding billings.
• Review billing reconciliation with billing manager.
• Effective use of technology and software including but not limited to: computers, phones, email, EHR, etc.
• Be helpful, respectful, approachable and team-oriented.
• Effective time management including but not limited to: planning ahead where possible and be punctual in person and work performed.
• Build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement.
• Complete all documentation, reporting, and other paperwork per agency standards.
• Attend all appropriate staff, organizational, and external meetings (as assigned).
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent is required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted year for year for education.
• Three (3) years of billing experience in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of billing and collections, billing software, reconciliation of billing accounts, as well as experience with computers and business machines.

Salary: $23.03/hour.

This position is a part of a union (OPEIU Local 11)

We take pride in offering competitive compensation and a benefits package that our employees appreciate.

We offer all permanent full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Long-term disability and life insurance paid for by the employer
• 5% of gross pay is put into a retirement plan by the employer. Immediately vested, no match requirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• 26 days of paid time off per year
• Revenue Share Opportunities

Columbia Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visit our website: www.columbiawell.org to learn more about our organization.

Columbia Wellness is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving the community for over 75 years!

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