Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist - Insurance A/R Specialist for NHC HomeCare Corporate

8am - 5pm Monday through Friday.

This is an in office position.

Qualifications

High school diploma.

Additional business and computer courses desirable.

3 years of third-party healthcare billing experience, preferable in home health care, including multiple carrier experience with EOB's and claims denials.

Knowledge of Medicare and Third Party Insurance Guidelines

Self-motivated.

Able to work with little supervision.

Proficient in verbal and written communications, including active listening skills.

Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and high attention to detail.

Investigative personality-ability to efficiently determine the problem and get to the bottom of an issue.

Excellent Customer Service and telephone etiquette skills.
Performance Requirements


* Ability to speak, read, write, hear/comprehend in order to communicate adequately to carry out job duties and responsibilities.


* Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements and learn new skills.


* Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with a wide variety of people including insurance companies, patients, and and other NHC HomeCare staff.


* Must have predictable and consistent attendance.

Specific Responsibilities:


* Work outstanding Aged Accounts Reports


* Maintain a file on accounts requiring follow up until accounts are satisfactorily resolved.


* Review claims denials and submit corrected claims and/or follow up appeals


* Assist patients in understanding their balances after insurance has processed


* Be a reliable resource for other staff regarding insurance and their requirements


* Communicate with homecare offices as needed for claim and collection follow up


* Other duties as assigned from time to time

Benefits


* Competitive pay


* Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance


* Paid time off


* 401(k) with company match


* Career growth opportunities

About NHC
NHC is a nationally recognized leader in long-term and post-acute care.

We are committed to providing compassionate care, supporting our communities, and fostering a workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity , please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/careers

EOE