What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing/Reimbursement Specialist position at City of Kenosha?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Brookside Care Center, employees are 100%
responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We
strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services. Our
mission is to cultivate an environment that promotes life fulfillment
and dignity for residents to celebrate their potential as individuals
and as a community. We employ compassionate people who believe working
with seniors is an honor and a privilege. This position performs billing
of long-term care days, including, Medicare, Medicaid, self-pay,
insurance, and other payer sources. The individual in this role will
perform a variety of research, bookkeeping, and clerical tasks necessary
in maintaining facility financial accounts and records, including
preparing billings, maintaining and collecting accounts receivable,
reconciling account balances, and bank deposits. Advanced knowledge and
skill necessary in data base management, report writing, excel, and
electronic medical record and financial software. This position must
exercise independent judgment relative to the billing and account
receivable functions including follow-up and follow through of pending
billing activities and contacts with intermediaries and other payers.
This role reports to and performs work as directed by the Fiscal
Manager. Duties include: Process resident information to ensure
continued eligibility from various income sources Prepare on-going
electronic and manual Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance billing within
given time frame Research and process information from intermediary
fiscal payers, Medicare, and Medicaid to keep current on rules and
regulations for SNF billing Communicate effectively and professionally
with all stakeholders via phone, email, and letters Prioritize and
organize tasks in a high-volume office Submit monthly statements to
private pay clients Follow up on all past-due accounts and reconcile any
balances due Process credits and trust account payouts Process cash
receipts daily; assist in weekly banking and deposit procedures Work
closely with other county agencies regarding status of eligibility for
residents Give information regarding accounts receivable and financial
status of resident accounts to appropriate personnel and resident/family
members in response to phone or personal inquiries Conduct research
necessary to prepare fiscal reports or analysis as assigned by the
Fiscal Manager Perform other duties as required or assigned \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Two to four years of
Related Experience Preferred Success Factors Knowledge Of Basic
bookkeeping, record-keeping, and business math Knowledge of office
practices, procedures, terminology, and equipment Advanced knowledge of
Medicare and Medicaid billing is essential Skill in written and oral
communication Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including
Excel, Word, and Outlook Basic math skills Basic internet and computer
skills Ability to create spreadsheets and reports using excel and
report-writer software Ability to use electronic billing applications
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and
detailed reports and statements Ability to maintain and exercise high
levels of confidentiality Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Position Involves
light physical demands, such as exerting up to 10 pounds. of force
frequently and daily lifting and transporting of moderately heavy
objects, such as laptop and work materials Sitting for extended periods
of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard,
mouse, and other devices and objects \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the omplete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs
responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We
strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services. Our
mission is to cultivate an environment that promotes life fulfillment
and dignity for residents to celebrate their potential as individuals
and as a community. We employ compassionate people who believe working
with seniors is an honor and a privilege. This position performs billing
of long-term care days, including, Medicare, Medicaid, self-pay,
insurance, and other payer sources. The individual in this role will
perform a variety of research, bookkeeping, and clerical tasks necessary
in maintaining facility financial accounts and records, including
preparing billings, maintaining and collecting accounts receivable,
reconciling account balances, and bank deposits. Advanced knowledge and
skill necessary in data base management, report writing, excel, and
electronic medical record and financial software. This position must
exercise independent judgment relative to the billing and account
receivable functions including follow-up and follow through of pending
billing activities and contacts with intermediaries and other payers.
This role reports to and performs work as directed by the Fiscal
Manager. Duties include: Process resident information to ensure
continued eligibility from various income sources Prepare on-going
electronic and manual Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance billing within
given time frame Research and process information from intermediary
fiscal payers, Medicare, and Medicaid to keep current on rules and
regulations for SNF billing Communicate effectively and professionally
with all stakeholders via phone, email, and letters Prioritize and
organize tasks in a high-volume office Submit monthly statements to
private pay clients Follow up on all past-due accounts and reconcile any
balances due Process credits and trust account payouts Process cash
receipts daily; assist in weekly banking and deposit procedures Work
closely with other county agencies regarding status of eligibility for
residents Give information regarding accounts receivable and financial
status of resident accounts to appropriate personnel and resident/family
members in response to phone or personal inquiries Conduct research
necessary to prepare fiscal reports or analysis as assigned by the
Fiscal Manager Perform other duties as required or assigned \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Two to four years of
Related Experience Preferred Success Factors Knowledge Of Basic
bookkeeping, record-keeping, and business math Knowledge of office
practices, procedures, terminology, and equipment Advanced knowledge of
Medicare and Medicaid billing is essential Skill in written and oral
communication Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including
Excel, Word, and Outlook Basic math skills Basic internet and computer
skills Ability to create spreadsheets and reports using excel and
report-writer software Ability to use electronic billing applications
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare clear and
detailed reports and statements Ability to maintain and exercise high
levels of confidentiality Physical Demands The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. The Position Involves
light physical demands, such as exerting up to 10 pounds. of force
frequently and daily lifting and transporting of moderately heavy
objects, such as laptop and work materials Sitting for extended periods
of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard,
mouse, and other devices and objects \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the omplete job description and to apply
for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Kenosha County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Online
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs