Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist (Hybrid) The Billing Specialist is responsible for entering and completing payer specific billing for assigned centers and follow-up. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Complete payer assigned billing for assigned centers per billing schedule. · Provide back-up billing (primary as well as coinsurance) for centers assigned to other Billing Specialists. · Maintain assigned accounts receivable at or under the company goal. · Post cash as assigned to the payer. · Attend training sessions as necessary. · Promote and demonstrate a Service Excellence culture. · Perform other duties as assigned. This position will be eligible to work a hybrid work assignment/schedule after successfully completing all training and competency requirements for this position. QUALIFICATIONS: · High school diploma, or equivalent. · Minimum two years’ billing experience, preferably in health care and/or skilled nursing. · Accounting/Collection experience preferred. · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook. · Demonstrated analytical skills for the reconciliation of patient accounts. · High level of initiative, confidentiality, organizational skills, and ability to follow complex instructions. · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with payer specific state and local officials as well as center personnel, insurance company representatives, residents, and responsible parties. · Must be flexible, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be able to make effective decisions and work as part of a service excellence team