Job Description
- Foothills Compassionate Care is looking for a new Medical Billing Specialist to join our amazing team.*
- We are a non-profit agency located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Our mission is to provide compassionate end-of-life support and bereavement services for our patients, their families and the entire community.*
- If our mission is in alignment with your career experiences and continuing journey, we encourage you to apply.*
- Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: *Working within our Finance Department, the Billing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of insurance claim processing including insurance verification, submission of treatment authorizations and payment posting.
- Job Details and Essential Functions:*
- Process all patient billing and insurance correspondence
- Post insurance and patient payments
- Review patient status for new and on-going patient billing
- Analyze patient revenue and expenses for correct accounting and resolution of discrepancies
- Analyze and resolve aging accounts with timely A/R management and delinquent account follow up
- Ensure all billing and patient related files are maintained in a secure environment
- Submit treatment authorizations
- Coding, including ICD-10
- Support provider certification and contract processes
- Coordinate with Hospice staff, insurance companies, skilled nursing facilities, and governmental agencies regarding verification and scope of patient insurance and reimbursement negotiations
- Knowledge and Skills*
- Required*
- Medical insurance and billing knowledge with ability to identify and resolve incorrect or unpaid claims and other insurance issues
- Ability to interpret and post payments from insurance EOBs
- Ability to work efficiently with computers and related software
- Speak with insurance companies and patients over the phone to resolve issues
- Ability to perform work completely, accurately, and timely
- Medical terminology
- ICD -10, HCPCS and CPT Coding
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
*Desired*
- Experience working with Netsmart, Homecare, and eClinical Works software
- Public speaking, developing relationships with identified partners, groups, businesses with whom Foothills Compassionate Care may have or need to establish affiliation
- Education & Experience*
- Required*
- At least 1 year of experience in medical billing and coding, specifically billing Medicare or Medicaid
- High school degree or equivalent
*Desired*
· At least 2 years of experience in medical billing and coding in a Home Health or Hospice
- License / Certifications*
- Required*
· Possess and maintain valid California driver's license, a reliable automobile and evidence of appropriate liability insurance
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care and the overall success of our practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Home health: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Word: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Grass Valley, CA 95945: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,