What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medicare Billing Specialist position at NurseCare Buckhead?
General Purpose:
Bill and collect for Medicare Part A and Part B insurance, Medicaid, Hospice VA and Private Claims for a Skilled Nursing Home.
Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees, hospitality, and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
- Responsible for monthly Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance billings along with timely follow-up with intermediaries on delinquent payments.
- Monitor and manage the accounts receivable collection process.
- Pursue past due accounts persistently and maintain proper back-up documentation
- Obtain and submit all required documentation to bill third party payers as per program/company guidelines.
Other Duties:
- Teaching and training on site as necessary
- Participate in Month End Process
Minimum Qualifications:
- Business Degree or experience in health care facility; office management preferred.
- Organized and detailed in work performance.
- Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
- Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
- Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.
- Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
- Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.
