The Home Health Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for monitoring claim status, researching rejections and denials, documenting related account activities and collections for assigned payers.

Primary Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously works with rejections, denials and returned claims, performing all necessary follow-up to ensure collection of payments from Insurance providers.
• Properly document accounts clearly and status activity.

Position Requirements:

• Associates Degree with one year previous Home Health billing related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the Education / Professional requirements
• Demonstrated experience in general healthcare billing practices and collections
• Wellsky (Kinnser) experience strongly preferred.
• Accurately perform mathematical computations and audit data to detect errors.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and manage assigned tasks with limited supervisory support
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in collections with Medicaid, Managed Care/Insurance and Private payers preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology
Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database applications and medical billing applications.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!