Accounts Receivable Coordinator

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

22h

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Responsible for training and coordination of the activities related to third party claim form formats, claim “scrubbing,” claim submission and claims editing to ensure optimal reimbursement and maximization of cash flow, timely follow-up, denials resolution, payment posting and processing of all related correspondence. All of these functions will be worked in accordance with Federal and state requirements and all third party payers, as well as in accordance with physician and hospital policy and billing requirements/regulations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides guidance and/or assists AR specialists in third party claims submission process. Assists in the prioritization of work for the ongoing maintenance of the Epic system. Assists, when necessary, in the submission and follow-up of claims on a timely basis. Manages and/or maintains the necessary systems/equipment needed to accomplish the job duties of staff within the billing office. Handles and assists with training, productivity and refresher courses for assigned staff once initially trained. Identifies system or procedural problems creating third party claim rejections. Formulates and implements plans for minimizing or eliminating these rejections. Performs work as scheduled, prioritizing as required for maximum cash flow. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of third-party payers’ claims requirements, UB04 and 1500 requirements by payer, computer capabilities as related to claims production, and admitting/medical records input as they affect claims Comply with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists in formulating needed staff corrective action and initiates periodic staff evaluations. Functions as a backup to members of the accounts receivable team within the Physician or Hospital Business Office. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to eight hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Continuously fingering and handling for data entry, typing etc., and occasionally twisting and turning. Uses upper extremities for occasional lifting and carrying of up to 15 lbs. Frequently stoops, bends, or reaches above should level to retrieves files. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and telephone. Seeing, as it relates to normal conversation and telephone. Seeing, as it relates to general vision. Visual monotony when reading reports and reviewing computer screens. EDUCATION: High School Diploma / GED required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Three years of hospital business office experience required. Previous and thorough knowledge of third party payers and payment posting process for all major insurances required. Previous experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED required.
Three years of hospital business office experience required.
Previous and thorough knowledge of third party payers and payment posting process for all major insurances required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and/or assists AR specialists in third party claims submission process.
Assists in the prioritization of work for the ongoing maintenance of the Epic system.
Assists, when necessary, in the submission and follow-up of claims on a timely basis.
Manages and/or maintains the necessary systems/equipment needed to accomplish the job duties of staff within the billing office.
Handles and assists with training, productivity and refresher courses for assigned staff once initially trained.
Identifies system or procedural problems creating third party claim rejections.
Formulates and implements plans for minimizing or eliminating these rejections.
Performs work as scheduled, prioritizing as required for maximum cash flow.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of third-party payers’ claims requirements, UB04 and 1500 requirements by payer, computer capabilities as related to claims production, and admitting/medical records input as they affect claims
Comply with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Assists in formulating needed staff corrective action and initiates periodic staff evaluations.
Functions as a backup to members of the accounts receivable team within the Physician or Hospital Business Office.