Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst

We are looking for a Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a healthcare organization in Land O’ Lakes, Florida on a Contract to Permanent basis. In this role, you will strengthen business office operations by supporting accounts receivable activities, guiding staff on billing and collection practices, and helping maintain compliance with financial and regulatory standards. This position partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflow quality, resolve revenue cycle issues, and promote a detail-oriented, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance to business office staff on accounts receivable, billing, and collection processes while reinforcing consistent operational practices.
• Monitor internal and external audit readiness by maintaining accurate records, supporting required documentation, and ensuring proper file retention.
• Review account activity, payment classifications, and payer-related details to identify issues affecting reimbursement and escalate concerns when needed.
• Use payer portals, receivable systems, reports, and worklists to research denials, claim rejections, balance discrepancies, and other billing exceptions.
• Evaluate smaller adjustment and write-off requests, including approvals or denials for amounts within established authority limits.
• Support special handling tasks such as rebill coordination, contractual adjustment reviews, attachment submission for eligible claims, and follow-up on complex billing matters.
• Lead or contribute to recurring team meetings, performance reviews, and difficult account discussions to improve results and share best practices.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, internal controls, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, regional, and local regulations.
• Track underperforming account trends, identify payer issues for escalation, and collaborate with internal partners to support timely resolution.
• Complete assigned projects, required training, and additional operational support activities based on departmental needs.
• Experience in accounts receivable within a healthcare revenue cycle environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections, billing functions, cash applications, and daily cash activity.
• Ability to analyze account balances, payer behavior, claim status issues, and reimbursement trends with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounts receivable systems, payer portals, reporting tools, and related billing technology.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards affecting hospital business office and patient account operations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support staff, coordinate with leadership, and work effectively across teams.
• Ability to organize priorities, manage deadlines, and handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting.