Billing Specialist

Join a thriving home health and hospice organization renowned for our work environment and our commitment to excellence. Serving the Houston metro area, we are seeking a skilled Billing Specialist to enhance our financial operations. This vital role contributes to our seamless service delivery and our mission of delivering outstanding care.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the billing process for Medicare and other payers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor the status of billed and unbilled patients, effectively tracking and managing accounts receivable.
• Perform collection functions, including running aging reports, communicating with insurance companies and patients regarding outstanding balances, and updating management on account statuses.
• Identify and resolve billing issues, maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive financial operations and adherence to policies and procedures. Resolve claim denials, rejections, and billing errors.
• Submit corrected claims and follow up with payers.
• Maintain accounts and update billing records.
• Call payers for claim status, denial details, and payment issues.
• Post payments, adjustments, and approved write-offs.
• Review remits/EOBs and research payment issues.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coverage.

Minimum Education & Experience Required:

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in medical billing.
• Preferred experience in home health or hospice billing, with a strong understanding of Medicare billing processes.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

What We Offer:

• A crucial role in the financial operations of a leading home health care provider.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• A collaborative team culture committed to high standards of care and service.