Medical Billing Specialist

Making people the center of their healthcare Journey.

Journey Nursing Services aims to provide people-centered care. Providing a holistic view approach to care for not only the patient but the whole care system.

• We want to empower our employees to grow as we aim to close the ever-widening gap in our nation’s nursing crisis.
• We hold our values of culture and inclusion center to our core.
• We believe that everyone deserves great care from qualified nursing staff.
• We have a team values system! Every voice matters and Every voice deserves to feel respected.

Journey Nursing Services is expanding, and we look forward to teaming with you.

Veteran Owned and operated.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Free Continuing Education and computer-based training

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies and resolves billing queries/problems.
• Enters data and charges from charts into the billing system; generates all required reports.
• Generates and submits electronic claims and statements at designated intervals; corrects any errors for complete and accurate transmission of data.
• Codes services provided utilizing Provider One, VA, LNI, DSHS and private insurance coding.
• Posts payments and applicable credits to accounts while maintaining balance sheets.
• Obtain authorizations and specific plan information before patient care begins.
• Performs additional duties including but not limited to copying checks received and recording payment, faxing information as required, generating retroactive authorization requests, monthly audits of accounts receivable and payable, and verifying medical eligibility.
• Communicates with payees to answer questions and provide additional supporting documentation.
• Prepares correspondence and/or collection letters.
• Answers phones and assists Language Service Providers (LSP) and/or Requesters with accounts.
• Abides by state collection and credit regulations; interprets and complies with state/federal regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Research and processes refund requests and over payments.
• Participate in the formulation and improvement of company financial processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

About the Candidate We Are Looking For:

You will be most successful in this role if you have experience in the following areas:
Accounts Receivable, Medical Billing, Payroll, Healthcare Accounting Processes, and Home Healthcare Environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong familiarity with Quick Books.
• Strong understanding with medical billing processes, how to read diagnosis codes and CPT codes and payroll processes.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 Years in Medical Billing and working with Insurance companies.
• 10-key by touch; keyboarding speed of at least 50 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical billing terminology.
• Proficient on Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities and a dynamic environment with enthusiasm.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to have effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills for both face-to-face and telephone interactions with patients, internal team members, and insurance companies.
• Proven ability to be decisive and use excellent judgement to make real-time decisions on prioritization and collecting patient billing.
• Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal…