Billing Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Area of Interest: Billing and Administrative

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0/40 hours per pay period

Department: AbbeHealth Administration

Shift: Monday-Friday Days

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Maintain accurate Medicaid funding eligibility for consumers, accounts receivable, cash receipt records and related statistics for assigned affiliate corporations.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a  culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development– We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

• Responsible to the Business Services Manager for all related duties
• Responsible indirectly to affiliate corporations for timely and accurate financials information relating to accounts receivable
• Responsible to other business services staff members for communication and understanding of functions within other positions
• Establish rapport with affiliate corporations, maintain open communication
• Apply consumer for appropriate Medicaid funding
• Knowledge of Medicaid policies and procedures
• Knowledge of other funding sources
• Timely billings to all payers
• Account Receivable, cash receipts and deposits for assigned affiliate corporations
• Ensure correct charges for each consumer per authorization and internal AR policy
• Calculate consumer allowance per DHS policy
• Process ancillary bills for consumers
• Ensure all payments have been properly posted and accounted
• Review all accounts at least once per month
• Pursue collections and refund overpayment in a timely manner, specifically any balance over 90 days aged requires immediate attention
• Review and revise procedures as necessary for greater efficiency as assigned
• Timeliness, adequacy and accuracy for financial and other reports
• Timely response and follow-up to consumer and staff questions
• Meeting deadlines as required per office policy
• Maintain adequate, organized and accurate records
• Maintain adequate documentation for procedures and work in process
• Appropriately request support and information as needed

• Two years Medicaid billing experience
• Accounts Receivable knowledge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Must carry current automobile insurance in accordance with Abbe’s policies
• Must present a recent (before first date of employment) MVR accounting from the Motor Vehicle Department, State of Iowa to the Human Resources Department. The results of this MVR must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in Abbe’s motor vehicle policies.