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