Billing Specialist

Looking to use your professional talents for a purpose that truly matters? At the heart of our non-profit mission is a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors through compassionate care and community support. Come join the Lutheran Communities Team and make a lasting impact on our residents!

• Timely billing to residents/clients of all Foundation communities
• Medical Assistance, Medicare and insurance billing of all Foundation communities
• Verification of insurance benefits
• Investigate billing inquiries and follow through appropriately
• Reconcile daily census
• Post daily cash receipts
• Post charges
• Research, corrects and resubmit rejected or denied claims
• Collection of aged accounts receivable
• Has access to confidential information/records and maintains confidentiality
• Project a positive image of the organization in dealing with residents/clients, co-workers, public
• Communicate verbally and/or in writing to residents/clients, families, staff, outside business agencies/contacts
• Fill in office reception
• Complete errands and other duties as assigned

• Reaches at, below and above shoulder height occasionally
• Frequently twists, stoops, bends, climbs stairs
• May occasionally lift and carry boxes of records weighing 10-30 pounds
• Occasionally pushes/pulls office equipment/supplies weighing up to 30 pounds within the office area
• 100% of work day is spent inside; sits 85% of work day, frequently at keyboard/terminal; stands 5% of work day, walks 10% of work day
• Adapts to frequent interruptions/changing situations and traffic flow

• Insurance billing experience (Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, etc.)
• Knowledge of basic account procedures
• Experience in personal computer use, data entry and standard office practices
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program