We are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Representative to join our Kindred Rehabilitation Services Division in St. Louis, MO.

• A/R management of insurance plans and reconciliation of past due accounts; fielding inquiries from external and internal clients; daily billing.
• Update insurance and demographic information as necessary for correct/clean claim submission.
• Understand and interpret insurance and Medicare explanation of benefits, knowing when and how to resubmit claims for maximum reimbursement.
• As assigned, follow up on claims billed to insurance but not yet paid according to established follow up procedures.
• Initiate appropriate requests for refunds to patients, employers, or insurance companies as necessary and according to billing office policies.
• Collection follow up with appropriate payer via internet or telephone
• Assist other coworkers and hospital staff with requests, in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide superior communications with managers and hospital contacts.
• Document and note all actions taken regarding customer accounts according to office policy.
• Ensure all insurance information is accurate and keep abreast of new insurance updates and regulations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems, exchange ideas, and actively listen in a team environment.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept additional duties as assigned and complete by deadlines negotiated with supervisor.

• Knowledge of MS office required; intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and email management skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively, think critically, and to take initiative.

• High school diploma required. Some college preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in medical billing capacity.
• Experience in third party and Medicare billing and collections.

Job : Accounting/Finance Primary Location : MO-St. Louis-Kindred Hospital - St. Louis Organization : 4680 - Kindred Hospital - St. Louis Shift : Day