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Accounts Receivable Specialist 3

TEKsystems
$23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Mar 07, 2026
Description Shift requirement: 8 am - 4:30 pm (no on calls or weekends) Needing medical billing and collections experience. . Core Technical Skills * General accounting knowledge - Understanding of accounting principles, debits/credits, and the AR process. * Billing & collections experience - Hands-on experience generating invoices, applying payments, and managing past-due accounts. * ERP/software proficiency - Familiarity with platforms like Waystar, Instamed, Availity, WellSky (our current billing system), or other EHR/EMR systems and comfort with Teams, Outlook, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs). * Payment identification - Ability to reconcile accounts and research unapplied or misapplied payments. * Knowledge of aging reports - Experience working/monitoring AR aging and identifying collection priorities and denial or problematic trends. * Experience with Home Health billing is a plus. 2. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills * Ability to identify discrepancies between invoices and payments. * Strong reconciliation skills to resolve mismatched balances (for example, discrepancies in contractually agreed rates vs. true payments/contractuals). * Comfort investigating chargebacks, short-pays, and customer disputes. 3. Communication & Relationship Management * Professional communication - Skilled in written and verbal communication with customers/patients, operations, and internal teams. * Negotiation skills - Ability to tactfully collect overdue payments without damaging provider/payer relationships. * Customer service orientation - Balances firmness in collections with maintaining positive relationships. 4. Attention to Detail & Organization * Highly detail-oriented in working claim denials, disputes, or other claim related issues. Thorough with noting accounts and aging. * Ability to manage high-volume AR without errors. * Strong organizational skills to prioritize accounts based on aging or risk. 5. Soft Skills & Work Ethic * Dependability - Cash flow depends on consistent follow-through. * Persistence - Stays on top of overdue accounts while following company policies. Investigates accounts/claims thoroughly and willing to go the extra mile to collect payment. * Integrity - Handles sensitive financial data securely and ethically. * Adaptability - Can adjust to new systems, policies, or AR processes. 6. Industry-Specific Knowledge - Healthcare * Familiarity with insurance billing, denials, and EOBs. * Some experience with contracting, or understanding contract language, Single Case Agreements, or Letters of Agreement. 7. Customer Service * Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email or chat. * Resolve customer issues and complaints efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude. * Collaborate with other departments to resolve complex issues. Skills healthcare industry, healthcare claim Top Skills Details healthcare industry,healthcare claim Additional Skills & Qualifications BTSGJP00000844 Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. 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.