Description
AR Account Manager Position Summary
Accounts Receivable Account Manager supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by efficiently and effectively managing accounts receivable collections, resolving outstanding claims, strengthening payer relationships, and driving timely, compliant reimbursement. This role is essential to whole patient care, financial performance, and the mission of Barnes Healthcare Services.
How We Take Care of our AR Account Manager Competitive, market-based compensation and benefits that include:
Health, dental, vision insurance + ancillary choices
Teladoc services (provided at no cost)
$50,000 Life insurance (provided at no cost)
Employee Assistance Program (provided at no cost)
401K retirement + company match
Short- & long-term disability
15 days paid vacation
8 Paid Holidays
40 paid volunteer hours
Bereavement time off
AR Account Manager Essential Functions
Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture, acting as a coach and mentor for others.
Provides timely and accurate processing of revenue cycle workflows to support whole patient care, maximize financial performance, and advance the mission.
Owns the assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio
with a strong sense of accountability, managing payer and patient balances as if it were your own book of business.
Ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding claims across all payers and patient accounts.
Works to
maintain Accounts Receivable days within targeted benchmarks
(e.g., 40 days) and reduce aging buckets by quarterly goals (e.g., 90-day balances reduced by15%).
Meets or exceeds monthly and quarterly
cash collection goals , partnering with Finance on forecasting and early identification of shortfalls.
Drives
private pay collection efforts , establishing reasonable, patient-friendly financial plans when appropriate.
Performs
root cause analysis
on denials and underpayments; files timely and successful appeals; collaborates with payer contracting and clinical documentation to prevent recurring issues.
Acts as a liaison between clinical, intake, billing, and customer service teams to resolve account barriers and maintain transparent communication.
Serves as the primary point of contact for payer-specific escalations and reconciliation needs.
Monitors payer rule changes, regulatory updates, and reimbursement shifts; ensures claims meet contractual and compliance requirements.
Provides
weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable dashboards , identifies trends, and recommends workflow improvements based on data-driven insights.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and stays current on best practices.
Identifies automation opportunities and workflow redesigns to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
Requirements AR Account Manager Minimum Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or higher preferred.
Medical billing or revenue cycle experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner across departments.
Demonstrated ownership, accuracy, and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Traditional Monday–Friday schedule.
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Accounts Receivable Account Manager supports the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization by efficiently and effectively managing accounts receivable collections, resolving outstanding claims, strengthening payer relationships, and driving timely, compliant reimbursement. This role is essential to whole patient care, financial performance, and the mission of Barnes Healthcare Services.
How We Take Care of our AR Account Manager Competitive, market-based compensation and benefits that include:
Health, dental, vision insurance + ancillary choices
Teladoc services (provided at no cost)
$50,000 Life insurance (provided at no cost)
Employee Assistance Program (provided at no cost)
401K retirement + company match
Short- & long-term disability
15 days paid vacation
8 Paid Holidays
40 paid volunteer hours
Bereavement time off
AR Account Manager Essential Functions
Models and holds others accountable to the Barnes culture, acting as a coach and mentor for others.
Provides timely and accurate processing of revenue cycle workflows to support whole patient care, maximize financial performance, and advance the mission.
Owns the assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio
with a strong sense of accountability, managing payer and patient balances as if it were your own book of business.
Ensures timely follow-up and resolution of outstanding claims across all payers and patient accounts.
Works to
maintain Accounts Receivable days within targeted benchmarks
(e.g., 40 days) and reduce aging buckets by quarterly goals (e.g., 90-day balances reduced by15%).
Meets or exceeds monthly and quarterly
cash collection goals , partnering with Finance on forecasting and early identification of shortfalls.
Drives
private pay collection efforts , establishing reasonable, patient-friendly financial plans when appropriate.
Performs
root cause analysis
on denials and underpayments; files timely and successful appeals; collaborates with payer contracting and clinical documentation to prevent recurring issues.
Acts as a liaison between clinical, intake, billing, and customer service teams to resolve account barriers and maintain transparent communication.
Serves as the primary point of contact for payer-specific escalations and reconciliation needs.
Monitors payer rule changes, regulatory updates, and reimbursement shifts; ensures claims meet contractual and compliance requirements.
Provides
weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable dashboards , identifies trends, and recommends workflow improvements based on data-driven insights.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and stays current on best practices.
Identifies automation opportunities and workflow redesigns to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
Requirements AR Account Manager Minimum Qualifications and Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or higher preferred.
Medical billing or revenue cycle experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner across departments.
Demonstrated ownership, accuracy, and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Traditional Monday–Friday schedule.
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