Accounts Receivable Analyst | Medical Billing | Healthcare

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Department: Business Services
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Work Setting: 100% Onsite | No Remote or Hybrid Options
Starting Pay: $21.63 per hour

Overview

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Business Services team in Philadelphia.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst supports the daily billing and accounts receivable operations of our healthcare organization. Responsibilities include processing insurance payments, reviewing patient accounts, posting payments and adjustments, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records.

We are seeking candidates with 3–5 years of hospital business office experience and experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance.

This opportunity is well suited for professionals with backgrounds in Medical Billing, Hospital Billing, Healthcare Accounts Receivable, Insurance Payment Posting, Patient Accounting, or Revenue Cycle Operations who are seeking a consistent weekday schedule within an established healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of healthcare billing procedures, insurance reimbursement, payment posting, and account reconciliation. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing financial transactions, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate patient account records.

Training will be provided on our specific billing systems, internal workflows, and departmental procedures. Candidates should already have a working knowledge of hospital billing and insurance reimbursement.

The position primarily focuses on healthcare accounts receivable and insurance billing, with occasional payment-handling and cashier-related responsibilities.

Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Philadelphia, PA, with a starting rate of $21.63 per hour. Employees must report to the facility Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process insurance payments for inpatient and outpatient healthcare services

• Work with Medicare, Medicaid, CBH, BHSI, and commercial insurance billing and payments

• Accurately post insurance and patient payments, adjustments, and allowances to patient accounts and the general ledger

• Review insurance remittances, electronic payment reports, and patient accounts to ensure accurate payment posting

• Identify and resolve payment discrepancies, missing payments, posting errors, and account-related issues

• Contact insurance companies and third-party payers to follow up on payment questions and reimbursement discrepancies

• Process electronic and manual payments while maintaining accurate financial records

• Review and reconcile accounts receivable transactions and patient account balances

• Maintain organized records of insurance payments, remittances, and related billing documentation

• Assist with daily deposits, accounts receivable reports, and month-end financial activities

• Support general ledger posting and provide supporting documentation for audits when needed

• Perform occasional cash-handling, petty cash, and payment-related duties as assigned

• Work with billing staff and other departments to resolve account questions and maintain accurate records

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and financial information

• Follow departmental procedures and complete additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• 3–5 years of hospital business office experience required

• Experience with inpatient and outpatient billing for Medicare, Medicaid, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), and commercial insurance required

• Experience in healthcare accounts receivable, medical billing, insurance payment posting, patient accounting, or related hospital billing operations

• Working knowledge of insurance reimbursement, payment posting, remittance processing, and account reconciliation

• Ability to review insurance payments, process adjustments, and identify billing discrepancies

• Experience using electronic billing systems, patient accounting software, or similar healthcare financial systems

• Experience with MedHost or Avatar is a plus but not required

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

• Strong computer skills, accurate data entry, and attention to detail

• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to learn new billing systems and follow established departmental procedures

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position within the Business Services Department of a behavioral healthcare organization in Philadelphia, PA.

The Accounts Receivable Analyst works primarily in an office setting, using computers, billing software, financial reports, and patient account records.

Daily responsibilities involve processing insurance payments, reviewing billing information, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with insurance carriers and other departments.

The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.

Limited cashier and payment-handling responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The primary focus remains healthcare accounts receivable and insurance billing.

Employees must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position does not offer remote or hybrid scheduling.

Pre-Employment and Workplace Policy

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a Drug Free Workplace. All employees are expected to comply with organizational policies, professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged