Job Summary:
The Accounts Receivable position bills all primary and secondary Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, and private accounts on a daily basis and follows up on unpaid accounts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Process claims timely and accurately, ensuring a timely turnaround of accounts receivable.
Submits statements and bills to resident families, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, family care, Hospice, etc.
Maintains proficiency regarding proper coverage while consulting with resident families and/or insurance companies.
Manually enter miscellaneous charges for consolidated billing.
Responsible for reviewing that all payments are received and imputed.
Any variances must be resolved by rebilling or resubmitting as necessary.
Responsible for responding to all inquiries, billing denials, other correspondence, and phone requests in an efficient and effective manner.
Responsible for taking all actions necessary in collecting past due accounts, including the possibility of pursuing legal proceedings.
Assist resident families and facility personnel with various inquiries.
Verifies census activity accurately in computer system and determine current and possibly future pay sources.
(Example, private pay to medical assistance)
Required Skills/Abilities:
Proficient with a 10-key pad.
Ability to work as a team player, self-sufficient, effective communication skills.
Professionalism, accuracy, dependability, and confidentiality are essential.
Position requires close attention to detail, good organization skills, must be able to multi-task and problem solve.
Must be able to learn software systems.
Education and Experience:
Associate Accounting Degree and/or a minimum of 1 year of billing experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and other various computer systems/skills.
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