Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter • North Haven, CT • 16h ago

Job Title: Accounts Receivable SpecialistJob Description

The Accounts Receivable Specialist plays a vital role in the hospital's revenue cycle by managing the full spectrum of billing processes, payment collections, insurance reimbursement, and denial resolution. This position requires a strong understanding of healthcare billing practices, payer requirements, and revenue cycle workflows. The specialist works collaboratively with internal teams to ensure claims are billed correctly, denials are efficiently resolved, and revenue is collected in a timely manner. By supporting process improvement, communication across departments, and patient billing clarity, this role helps ensure the financial health of the organization and a smooth experience for patients.

Responsibilities

Ensure claims are accurately submitted to insurance payers, ensuring compliance with payer-specific requirements.

Monitor outstanding claims to identify payment issues and take appropriate actions to ensure timely resolution and accurate reimbursement from third-party payers or patients.

Analyze denials and underpayments, initiating appeals or corrected claims when necessary.

Track A/R aging, denial trends, and reimbursement effectiveness, reporting issues to leadership as needed.

Ensure accurate billing and timely resolution of issues to maximize the patient experience.

Assist with complex patient inquiries related to insurance billing and claim status.

Support processes that improve the overall patient financial experience.

Evaluate workflows and denial trends to identify areas for operational improvement.

Recommend changes to billing/collection practices or systems that enhance claim acceptance and reduce rework.

Assist with testing and updates to software and payer portals.

Perform root cause analysis to increase the clean claim rate and reduce first pass denials.

Contribute to departmental goals, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to improve revenue cycle performance.

Coordinate with all revenue cycle teams to resolve claim issues and prevent billing errors and denials.

Communicate with payers to ensure appropriate payment.

Maintain positive working relationships with internal departments, third-party payers, and patients.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Essential Skills

Healthcare A/R experience

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Reconciliation

Billing software

Billing management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma and a minimum of three years experience in a hospital patient accounts environment or medical office setting required.

Associate Degree in a business-related field or equivalent from a two-year technical school preferred.

2+ years of experience in cash posting or revenue cycle operations within a healthcare setting preferred.

Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) preferred.

Thorough understanding of third-party insurance carriers, standard 835 remittance advice codes, contractual adjustments, and payer payment and reimbursement policies.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills and familiarity with basic medical terminology.

Knowledge of EHR systems (Meditech, Epic, Cerner) and payment portals.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

The position is based in a hospital but within an office setting. The work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm, totaling 40 hours a week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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