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Company Overview
This is a US-based company that specializes in accounting services for direct care, including nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care facilities. They focus on understanding their clients' unique financials and providing tailored accounting support.
Role Overview
As an Accounts Receivable/ Billing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in performing medical
billing for long term care, nursing homes, senior living, and assisted living facilities. The
successful candidate will possess knowledge of government, insurance, and private pay billing processes.
Responsibilities
- Billing Operations:
- Perform the accounts receivable process for nursing homes, senior living, and assisted living facilities.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers.
- Monitor and analyze billing reports to identify and address discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Adhere to compliance standards and guidelines.
- Medicare and Medicaid Billing:
- Possess an understanding of billing to include Skilled nursing facilities, eligibility coverage, requirement,s and coding procedures.
- Understanding of Medicaid billing procedures and state-specific documentation and requirements.
- Private Pay Billing:
- Perform billing process for private pay patients, ensuring accuracy and timely invoicing.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to address any private pay billing inquiries or concerns.
- Communication:
- Collaborate with other departments, including finance and operations, to streamline billing processes and resolve issues.
- Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, such as insurance companies, to address billing inquiries and ensure timely payments.
- Technology Utilization:
- Proficiently use billing software and other relevant tools to facilitate efficient and accurate billing processes.
- Evaluate and implement improvements to billing systems for increased efficiency.
- Problem Resolution:
- Proactively identify and resolve billing issues, denials, or rejections.
- Work closely with the team to implement corrective actions and prevent recurring problems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in medical insurance billing and private pay.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in using billing software and Microsoft Office applications.
Perks
- 2 weeks PTO
- US Holidays
- USD compensation
- Growth Opportunities
- Dynamic work environment
- Anniversary awards
Schedule: 8 am to 4 pm CST
Compensation: $1,800 - $2,000 per month
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