Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (remote-only positions). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.
Position Purpose
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialist to join our team in Colorado. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate cash posting, accounts receivable management, and credit balance review. The ideal candidate is local to Colorado and able to work on-site at the manager’s discretion. Under the direction of leadership, this position also supports financial reporting and contributes to the efficiency of our revenue cycle operations.
Essential Job Functions
Accounts Receivable & Cash Posting
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Accurately post daily patient payments, allowances, adjustments, and denials in a timely manner.
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Prepare deposits, record general ledger (GL) entries, reconcile batches, and investigate discrepancies.
Credit Balance Review
Reporting & Financial Support
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Assist the Accounting Manager with monthly close activities, including generating system reports and reconciling accounts.
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Support annual external audits by preparing schedules and gathering required documentation.
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Assemble data and prepare special reports as requested by leadership.
Revenue Cycle & Denials Support
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Track payment delays and denials; identify trends related to insurers, procedure codes, physicians, etc.
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Communicate findings to billing and collections teams to support process improvement.
Team Collaboration
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Provide occasional back-up support to front office staff as needed.
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Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative department culture.
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Demonstrate adherence to Just Culture principles, organizational values, and HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications
Experience
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Minimum 1 year of accounting experience required.
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Experience in a physician office, hospital, ambulatory facility, or revenue cycle setting preferred.
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Familiarity with Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) preferred.
Education
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Associate’s degree, technical training, or minimum two years of related experience required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Healthcare Administration preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:
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Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
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Comprehensive Health Benefits:
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Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
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Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
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Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
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Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
