What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Billing Coordinator position at Ascentria Care Alliance?
JOB TITLE: Central Billing Coordinator
Department/Program: Senior Care/ Finance
Reports To: Regional Business Office Director
Supervises: None
Primary Location: Worcester, MA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
Facilitate the processing of all billing for the 5 Skilled Nursing Facilities. Ensure the timely submission and follow up on all claims. ( except Private and PPAs) Also responsible for billing reporting and communication to the facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Processing of Billing
· Verify census and billing information that is entered into pcc
· Enter all ancillaries
· Ensure that all billing information and authorizations have been entered
· Prepare for month end billing
· Submit all original claims electronically for Medicaid, Medicare and Managed Care. Ensure that all coinsurance claims are billed correctly.
· Perform all collection follow up
· Post all cash
· Participate in all billing and collection meetings
· Work collaboratively with the facilities and the BO liaisons
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge/Skills – preferred
· 3-5 years’ experience in SNF Billing and collections
· Basic Accounting skills
· Work with people in a culturally diverse population, including staff, residents and family members.
· Ability to multi-task, handling multiple applications at once.
· Highly organized, motivated and eager to resolve issues as they arise.
· Maintain excellent communication with administrators and the BO liaisons in the facilities
Education: High School diploma required; Post HS coursework/Associate Degree preferred
Core Competencies
- Organizational Excellence
- Basic Accounting Skills
- Billing and Collection skills
- Confidentiality & Professional Judgment
- Data & Documentation Accuracy
- Communication & Relationship Management with payers and facilities
- Time Management & Multi-Tasking
- Problem Solving & Initiative
Work Environment
- In-person role based in Worcester, MA
- Fast-paced nonprofit human services setting
- Occasional schedule flexibility required