Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist (Hybrid)

The Billing Specialist is responsible for entering and completing payer specific billing for assigned centers and follow-up.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Complete payer assigned billing for assigned centers per billing schedule.

 · Provide back-up billing (primary as well as coinsurance) for centers assigned to other Billing Specialists.

· Maintain assigned accounts receivable at or under the company goal.

 · Post cash as assigned to the payer.

· Attend training sessions as necessary.

· Promote and demonstrate a Service Excellence culture.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will be eligible to work a hybrid work assignment/schedule after successfully completing all training and competency requirements for this position.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma, or equivalent.

· Minimum two years’ billing experience, preferably in health care and/or skilled nursing.

· Accounting/Collection experience preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook.

· Demonstrated analytical skills for the reconciliation of patient accounts.

· High level of initiative, confidentiality, organizational skills, and ability to follow complex instructions.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with payer specific state and local officials as well as center personnel, insurance company representatives, residents, and responsible parties.

· Must be flexible, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be able to make effective decisions and work as part of a service excellence team