Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The billing / collections clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.
Home Health, Hospice, Physician, Private Duty Nursing, and Personal Assistant Services / LTSS billing experience required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately enters patient billing data into the information system.
- Performs verification of eligibility and authorization for services provided.
- Process and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organization policy.
- Monitors accounts receivables, resubmits bills to overdue accounts, and alerts the billing manager of seriously overdue accounts.
- Post all payments, adjustments, and denials from third party payer paper or electronic remittances.
- Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other customers.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all times.
- Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as required.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Experience, Education and Training Minimum :
High school graduate or GED; 2 years’ experience in medical billing with Medicare Part A&B, Medi-Cal, Texas Medicaid, and other third-party payers required.
2 years’ experience in medical billing for Private Duty Nursing and Personal Assistant Services / LTSS required. Experience with ICD-10, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Preferred experience working within the following software systems :
- HHAeXchange and other EVV software systems,
- Kinnser (WellSky)
- MUMMS
- Netsmart
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits :Schedule :
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Company Description
For 75 years, Wilshire Health & Community Services has provided care and support that emphasizes clinical excellence, patient choice and an acknowledgement of the unique relationship we share with patients, their families and the community.
As a mission driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people live a better life, our Home Health and Hospice agencies provide the highest quality care to people in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.
Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
Company Description
For 75 years, Wilshire Health & Community Services has provided care and support that emphasizes clinical excellence, patient choice and an acknowledgement of the unique relationship we share with patients, their families and the community.
As a mission driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people live a better life, our Home Health and Hospice agencies provide the highest quality care to people in our community, regardless of their ability to pay.
Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.