Medicaid Billing and Collections Specialist

Company: NurseCore
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Medicaid Billing and Collections SpecialistNurseCore has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a Medicaid Billing and Collections Specialist for our Arlington home office. As the national leader in medical staffing and home care services, we offer competitive compensation, benefits and the chance to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. If you're motivated, enthusiastic, and have experience in Medicaid billing and collections, we want you on our team! Join us at the heart of healthcare, apply today!-- - Responsibilities The Medicaid Billing and Collections Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate invoicing to customers, processing pay to field employees and collecting payments from customers.Compiles and reviews for accuracy all required billing and payroll reports and provides information to Branch Director and Corporate Payroll Department as requiredPrints, reviews and mails invoices within company time-frame, including required documentation required by payor to process claimPrints accounts receivable reports and provides copies to Branch Directors on a weekly basisReviews accounts receivable reports for short pays, unapplied payments and skipped invoicesResearches information and contact clients in timely manner to resolve issuesMaintains on-going contact with clients to ensure prompt payments on all accountsSet up new homecare clients and track, including:Verify InsuranceEnter all information in ContinuLink-- -on new homecare clients, including plan of care, pay/bill table, units/billing codesTrack physicians orders and plan of care for signaturesMonitor care authorizations weeklyAssist in maintaining clinical filesRequests credit checks on all new accounts and communicates same to Branch Director for decision regarding credit limitsMaintains complete payroll, billing and collection documentation and filesAssists in other areas of the office as needed Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.CompetenceTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Good grammar, voice and dictionBasic computer and keyboarding skillsExcellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)Be able to read, write, and understand English.Excellent attention to detailWork well in a team environmentAble to maintain confidential informationGood time management skillsEducation and /or ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent; and two-three years related experience and/or training in medical billing and collections.Health care experience required.Experience should emphasize problem-solving skills.Knowledge of multiple State Medicaid policies.Knowledge of billing primary and secondary payers.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems and solve them.Computer SkillsComputer skills (excel, word, accounting and /or payroll software)-- -accounts payable, payroll admin, Medicaid billing, accounts receivable, collections.Beneficial Skills and ExperienceRelated work experience in payroll.Work experience in a staffing work environment.NurseCore is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our employees, patients, and clients. -- -We have protocols in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.-- - NurseCore offers a virtual application and orientation process, and we provide all staff with PPE and other protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment.In compliance with state and Federal regulations, NurseCore has a mandatory COVID vaccination policy, subject to applicable law.#CB1

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