Accounts Receivable Specialist
Codemax Medical Billing
Los Angeles, CA
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Status: Full-time
Classification: Non-exempt
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Work Location: On-site
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm PST
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the finance team of our medical billing company. This role requires a strategic professional who can manage high-value accounts with professionalism and persistence. The ideal candidate combines excellent interpersonal skills with a results-driven approach to collections, maintaining composure while pursuing outstanding balances effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and collect on high-value accounts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 per customer
- Conduct outbound collection calls to healthcare facilities
- Navigate complex conversations with challenging stakeholders while maintaining professional relationships
- Negotiate payment plans and settlements on large outstanding balances
- Research and resolve billing disputes, denials, and payment discrepancies
- Document all collection activities and maintain accurate account records
- Escalate unresolved issues to management when appropriate
- Collaborate with billing and operations teams to prevent future payment delays
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience
- Proven track record managing accounts with balances of $50,000 or higher
- Experience working with difficult or unresponsive clients and achieving positive outcomes
- Medical billing or healthcare revenue cycle experience strongly preferred
- Exceptional phone presence with ability to remain composed under pressure
- Strong negotiation skills with a persistent, results-oriented mindset
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Proficiency with billing software and Microsoft Office Suite
Ideal Candidate Characteristics:
- Maintains professional composure while pursuing collections aggressively
- Comfortable having difficult conversations and handling objections
- Self-motivated with strong sense of urgency
- Demonstrates resilience and doesn't take rejection personally
- Strategic thinker who can assess situations and adapt approach accordingly
- Strong work ethic with commitment to achieving collection goals
- Bilingual English & Armenian required
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
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