What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Analyst position at Northwest Cancer Centers?
Overview:SCOPE:
Under general supervision, responsible for the accurate and timely collections of receivable accounts, analysis, and trending as well as researching and resolving any issues or discrepancies. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or equivalent required. At least two (2) years of A/R experience required. Proficiency with computer systems and MicroSoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with business office staff, management and physician practices.
Under general supervision, responsible for the accurate and timely collections of receivable accounts, analysis, and trending as well as researching and resolving any issues or discrepancies. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for accurate and timely collections of all receivables to ensure the lowest accounts receivable possible and optimal reimbursement. Resolves Account Receivable issues by contacting practice*s to research and respond to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Obtains assistant to resolve complex inquiries, in order to discuss and learn.
- Performs revenue and Account Receivable reconciliation.
- Maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities and communicates regulatory and industry standards to employees. Reviews and processes transactions between the company and its customers, in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Maintains frequent contact with internal and external customers in order to address all payment issues.
- Establishes credit limits after review of practice financial statements and metric ratios.
- Other duties as assigned. May coordinate facilities and office management functions including payroll.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or equivalent required. At least two (2) years of A/R experience required. Proficiency with computer systems and MicroSoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires frequent interaction with business office staff, management and physician practices.