Medical Billing Specialist

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AuthoraCare Collective is currently seeking a Medical Billing Specialist. This is a Full-time remote position Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Note: To be considered for this position, you must reside within the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia or Florida.

The Medical Billing Specialist is organized, detail oriented, and a great communicator. The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for all areas of revenue cycle management including but not limited to timely processing, researching denied claims, and posting appropriate payment and adjustments using multiple billing software.

Escalates unresolved issues appropriately, quickly, and recommends solutions to minimize future problems. Reporting to the Manager of Revenue Cycle, this position works closely with all team members involved in the revenue cycle to ensure claims are billed and collected in a timely manner.

Our team members enjoy the following benefits: Paid time off (PTO), Seven paid holidays, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employee engagement activities and 403B match after 12 months of service.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required. Associate degree related to healthcare preferred
• 2-3 years of healthcare billing experience is a must
• Experience in billing Hospice claims is required
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payors required
• Proficiency with any EMR/EHR (Homecare/Homebase – preferred)
• Knowledge of payment posting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of medical terminology including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding
• Must reside within Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Florida
• Valid state-issued driver's license and automobile liability insurance required
• Own transportation required

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of industry compliance including new regulations, conditions, requirement of participation, and third-party billing requirements
• Perform all aspects of billing for all payers including electronic billing using multiple systems and Private Pay statements
• Assist in making any necessary retroactive payer changes and coordinate regarding impacts on prior period revenue recognition
• Collaborate with clinical staff for charge posting and clearing errors to produce invoices
• Monthly review of Accounts Receivable Aging reports and follow-up on past due balances
• Examine billing reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Analyze information gathered to identify potential problems or discrepancies
• Complete all required duties and projects in a timely fashion per leadership direction
• Perform other duties as required

Our Mission: AuthoraCare Collective empowers people to be active participants in their care journey, enabling them to live on their own terms through personalized support for mind, body, and spirit. Our patients are always the author of their life story. During a challenging illness, AuthoraCare Collective helps them author more moments that matter, regardless of the stage of their illness or condition.