What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at Big Bend Hospice?
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Description
Big Bend Hospice seeks an experienced full-time remote Medical Billing Specialist. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of medical billing, Medicaid, collections, and reimbursement of claims and be highly proficient with all aspects of verifying eligibility and benefits, medical billing, working patient accounts, statements, authorizations, and posting cash and adjustments. Must be a strong communicator and work collaboratively with internal and external customers to ensure payments are received and submitted on time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, flexible between the hours of 7am - 6pm (8-hour shift)
Location: Tallahassee area, preferred. Possible hybrid work option.
Why Big Bend Hospice?
Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.
Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires special people who have the spirit and commitment to provide compassionate care.
Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1983. We are a non-profit whose mission is “inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time”
Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org or us on Instagram or Facebook.
Our Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
- Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
- Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
- Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
- Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
- Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential
Your Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Access and review Admissions Reports on a daily basis
- Verify patient Medicaid coverage
- Post payments from multiple insurance carriers
- Act as the liaison between the organization and SNF facilities to ensure invoices are received and payments are submitted on-time
- Proactively follow up on Accounts Receivable
- Correct and identify billing errors and resubmit claims to insurance carriers
- Communicate extensively with the organization and outside vendors, such as the Revenue Cycle company SAVISTA for Medicaid applications
- Complete other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 2 - 3 years of billing experience preferably in a Hospice setting
- Medical office experience preferred
Join a Team that inspires hope!
Big Bend Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
Salary : $20 - $22
