Billing Specialist

Job description

Balance Life & Work with a New Career Opportunity
(LONG TERM CARE)
(SHORT TERM REHAB)
(SKILLED NURSING)
(ASSISTED LIVING)
(LTACH)
(SUB ACUTE CARE)
Now Hiring - Billing Specialist - Concord, MA
The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing for multiple facilities Managed Care claims.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Daily discharge billing
• Daily review and follow up on outstanding claims on aging
• Monthly billing of claims and responsible to handle the month end close for building(s).
• Bills all claims within appropriate timeframe from the date of service.
• Investigates all problems and solves all problem claims while correcting information in order to re-bill claim.
• Identifies and manages authorization, insurance changes, denials and appeals.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with patients, insurance companies, physicians and clinical personnel.
• Assist with special projects as needed

Position Requirements:
• Prefer 2 years experience in Insurance billing in a SNF setting.
• Emdeon and PCC experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, particularly excel.
• Strong knowledge of billing and collection practices
• Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette
• Able to work independently and performs multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills