Medical Billing Specialist

Hospice offers a robust total rewards package including employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and match on employee contributions thereafter.

Benefits include health insurance with vision component copayment plan or high deductible plan (for full-time status), HSA with twice annual employer contribution (for full-time status), dental insurance (full-time status), flexible spending account (full-time status), paid time off (PTO) and NYS sick leave, tuition assistance program, and much more.

Work schedule: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.

Summary: Performs various analytical and review functions to ensure accounting and billing accuracy. Assists with verification of insurance, completes monthly billing cycle insurance claims, performs monthly closing processes, and completes reconciliations of data for completion of billing.

Essential Duties:

• Generates monthly patient billing via electronic submission and paper to governmental providers, third-party insurance, and individuals.
• Handles third-party billing, collection, and reimbursements.
• Provides monthly follow-up and re-billing of accounts with outstanding balances.
• Monitors changes in insurance billing policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of associates degree from an accredited college or university; experience can be in lieu of degree.
• At least two years' directly related experience.

Skills:

• Critical thinking, organizational, prioritization, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and meeting goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Teamwork and conflict resolution.

Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and normal hearing and vision requirements. Environmental conditions may include extended work hours and adherence to corporate dress and hygiene standards.