Medical Billing Specialist

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: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

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:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32