
Accounts Receivable Specialist
About the role
TCI has an immediate need for an
Accounts Receivable Representative in Phoenix, AZ.
This is a contract opportunity (not available for C2C).
Note: This position requires US Citizenship and will be 3 days in office/2 days remote
Experience & Knowledge
- 3–5 years of experience in healthcare payment posting (manual and electronic)
- Strong knowledge of EOBs, EFTs, ERAs, COB, and 835 file interpretation
- Deep understanding of payer rules (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, Workers' Comp)
- Familiarity with contractual adjustments, proration logic, and secondary/tertiary payment rules
- Prior experience with complex denial resolutions and reconciliation of unapplied payments
- Knowledge of accounting principles related to revenue cycle and payment reconciliation
- Comfortable working in Interactant (HCS), WellSky, or other EMRs/payment posting systems
Skills & Abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in posting across multiple dates of service, payers, and accounts
- Ability to break down and allocate lump sum payments across multiple patient accounts
- Comfortable with researching payment variances and resolving discrepancies independently
- Excellent math and analytical skills to interpret remits and validate correct application
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with billers, collectors, and payers
- Ability to follow and suggest improvements to internal SOPs and workflows
- Ability to learn EMR Systems quickly and retain knowledge taught
Technical & System Requirements
- Proficiency with Excel and data reconciliation tools
- Experience using clearinghouses, payer portals, and lockbox files
- Ability to work with batch files, remittance advice matching, and custom posting rules
- Familiar with automated vs. manual posting environments, and when to escalate
Behavioral Traits
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Detail-oriented and committed to data integrity
Preferred (Not Required)
- Previous experience in rehab, home health, or residential settings
- Exposure to payer audits and recoupments
- Basic understanding of contract modeling or reimbursement analytics
