Billing Specialist

We are hiring a Billing Specialist to join our team with Athena Home Health & Hospice!

Weekday schedule. This is an in-person role at our office in Farmington, no remote work offered.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The billing specialist is responsible for providing oversight of the day-to-day financial operations and office management of the agency.

Education & Experience:

• At least two (2) years experience in home health of hospice Medicare billing required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages all daily Billing operations and accounting information systems including balancing/deposits, Donations Deposits, accounts payable functions, Billing/Invoicing functions and financial reporting.

• Ensures financial record systems are maintained in accordance with home health and hospice policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

• Manages an effective accounts payable system.

• Provides suggestions in strategic financial planning including identifying opportunities for improved fiscal viability.

• Provides/oversees management of billing practices and assurance of compliance with state and federal regulations, including staying current with changes in regulations.

• Assists in the preparation of all requested documentation for annual internal and external audits done by Board contracted auditors.

• Collaborates with and reports to Billing Manager in management of all daily and monthly business financial operations.

• Provides daily oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statistical reporting systems.

• Ensures maximum reimbursement through oversight of efficient billing and collection operations, effective accounts receivable management and a thorough understanding of cost reimbursement principles.

• Ensure that billing accounts records and reports are maintained in accordance with regulations. Handle account issues as they arise and direct the resolution as needed.

• Collaborates with the finance director and manager to evaluate financial provisions of proposed service contracts/agreements to optimize financial viability of these.

• Handle day to day issues and projects as assigned by upper management.

• Assist with training of new process and employees.

• Assist and support the billing manager/finance director with assigned duties to provide the highest quality service.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.