Accounts Receivable, Background Investigation, Billing, Business Skills, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Follow Through, Healthcare, Insurance, Leadership, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medical Billing, Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Nursing, Office Management, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Telephone Skills, Time Management
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
This position requires an individual who is dependable, self-sufficient, and can easily multi-task. The Billing Specialist is responsible for receivables for a group of skilled nursing communities. We are seeking a candidate with Medicare, Insurance, Managed Care, IL Medicaid, MO Medicaid, and Private Pay billing experience. Experience with Matrix Care highly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Medicare, Insurance, Managed Care, MO and IL Medicaid, and Private Pay billing.
- Review unpaid claims and research reasons for delays.
- Submission of corrected claims, reconsiderations, and appeals as necessary.
- Work closely with insurance companies and provider representatives to get proper payment.
- Work with facilities and state agencies to follow up on Medicaid applications and billing issues.
- Communicate payment or denials that impact revenue to leadership.
- Review outstanding accounts and aging reports.
- Phone contact with residents and family members regarding out-of-pocket expenses and to resolve billing questions.
- Train Business Office Managers of assigned facilities.
- Partner with collections specialists to ensure timely collection of private pay accounts.
- Track and review applicable paperwork due from facilities.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience with Illinois and Missouri Medicaid is required.
- Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility business office or billing office required.
- Advanced understanding of Excel and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Attention to detail and strong follow-through skills.
- Excellent customer service phone skills.
- Desire to succeed and to help others succeed.
The Fine Print (Still Important!):
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands-you're part of that promise.
Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.
Salary Description
$20.00 - $25.00 / hourly
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