Job Title: Billing Specialist

Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park, Washington, DC 20019

Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

To perform administrative and reimbursement functions; ensures compliance with all

government, contract, and company policies and regulations. Identifies payment trends

and helps to coordinate collection activities. Identifies denial trends and corrects

situation; proficient with basic mathematical skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task,

and ability to problem solve. Conducts timely Medicaid billing and ensures claims are

paid accurately.

Perform general Accounts Receivable and Billing function for community. For each new

resident this will include AR set up and to prepare, input, and maintain resident data in

system upon move-in to include any demographic and status changes and confirm that

billing systems and move-in systems match/reconcile.

Prepares, inputs, and maintains all Accounts Receivable data including monthly billing,

billing adjustments, processing of cash receipts and monitoring of aging reports in a

timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years AR required, Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related

field preferred.

Prepare and handle billing for accounts to ensure timely reimbursement

Ensure clean claims are submitted in a timely manner

Research overdue accounts and follow up by email and/or phone to insurance

carriers or customers on delinquent payments

Review claims denied for payment or underpaid claims

Resubmit claims with proper documentation for further carrier review

Update financial spreadsheets

Post payments and service dates to accounts to ensure accurate payment status

and accurate account activity

Report to upper management regarding outstanding balances on a monthly basis

Research unidentified payments using internal sources, written communication or

phone inquiries to determine appropriate accounts to post payments

Research customer accounts thoroughly, and resolve discrepancies and prepare

adjustments and refunds as necessary

Able to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately

communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or

demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is

exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.

Able to read and write in English as demonstrated by clear and concise written

and verbal communications; the ability to read e-mails, instructions, memos,

regulations, company policies, and other documents as it relates to the position

and job responsibilities.

Proficient in using Microsoft Office particularly Excel, and have some

Accounting software application experience Onesite a plus.

Possesses ability to use of office machines including fax, multiple phone line

systems, copy machine, calculator.

You must have the ability to learn quickly; have the fore sight to improve

processes; have the ability to work in a fast paced environment; and want to be

contributing member of a close-knit team.

Required Behavior:

Demonstrates responsibility for, and handles accurately, the details associated

with one’s work.

Organizes office resources in standardized manner to ensure compliance with

federal/state regulations and to ensure timely location of files as needed to assist

in making business decisions.

Modifies style and approach in order to achieve a specific objective.

Ability to define realistic, specific goals and objectives. Able to define tasks and

deliverables necessary to meet goals. Can assign resources and set priorities to

meet goals.

Builds processes and policies in a way designed to drive efficiency and

continuous improvement.

Commitment to continuous improvement of business practices and to assuring

that completed work adheres to high standards of accuracy and excellence.

Identifies, obtains and effectively allocates the resources required to achieve

applicable goals.

Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to

ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer

needs.

Able to clearly present information through the spoken word to our clients and

coworkers; reads and interprets complex information as it relates to position;

listens well.

Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while

simultaneously building credibility and rapport.

Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and

objectives.

Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work

environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit

to others; handles all situations honestly.

Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information;

performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages

transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.

Able to multi-task competing priorities and perform in fast paced working

environment.

Performs duties with a sense of urgency with a high level of accuracy

Responsible to protect the Company’s confidential, classified, and/or proprietary

information.

Physical Demands:

Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.

Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.

Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.

Physically be able to sit for long periods of time

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental,

Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability,

Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k)

with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday

Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.

To apply or refer a qualified applicant please send completed application and/or

resume to paraujo@hallkeen.com