What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at High Peaks Hospice?
The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. From our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it’s needed most.
We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice, and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way.
Job Description
The Medical Billing Specialist is an instrumental part of keeping the business functioning smoothly. The incumbent is responsible for generating accounts receivable revenue, processing claims, following up on claims, maintaining collection notes, submitting provider notifications, and balancing all aspects of accounts receivable. The Medical Billing Specialist is required to know and apply the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.
Responsibilities:
- Verify Insurance for all new referrals.
- Process authorizations and reauthorizations for all insurance types.
- Review admission charts for completeness.
- Review status of claims; correct errors or holds as necessary.
- Actively participates in regualar hospice training.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Additional education or training in business administration, or a related field preferred..
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical billing ,preferably in hospice.
- Excellent computer skills required including billing software programs, preferable Medicare's systems.
- Strong interpersonal sills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team releationship.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accomodations.
- VMust have current New York State Driver's license.
- Must meet all local health regulations.
If you meet these qualifications and are looking for a meaningful career in hospice care, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Hudson Falls, NY 12839: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
