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Billing Specialist
What a privilege we have to be invited into the lives of patients and their families to provide loving and compassionate care. Hospice of Wichita Falls is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team. If you enjoy working with details, solving billing issues, and helping others, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
About Hospice of Wichita Falls
Hospice of Wichita Falls is a nonprofit, community-based hospice serving patients and families across 12 North Texas counties. Our team meets patients where they are, including private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and our inpatient center. Our goal is to provide excellent care while honoring each patient's wishes.
We take pride in providing a working environment where teamwork, communication, and respect for every individual help us fulfill our mission of "Care, Hope, and Support for All When Illness Threatens Life." Each member of our team plays an important part in supporting our patients and families. Do you have the Hospice Heart?
Your Life as a Billing Specialist
As our Billing Specialist, you will help ensure accurate, timely billing and payments for the services we provide. Your responsibilities will include preparing and submitting private insurance claims, verifying benefits, obtaining authorizations, and following up on outstanding accounts.
You will review billing information, research denied or unpaid claims, submit corrections and appeals, and post and reconcile payments. You will also assist with physician credentialing, payer enrollment, monthly physician invoices, and billing reports.
You will work closely with Admissions, clinical staff, physicians, accounting, and other billing team members to resolve questions and keep accounts accurate. This position also provides backup support for Medicare and Medicaid billing as assigned. A helpful, professional approach when responding to patients, families, and insurance companies is an important part of this role.
Job Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
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Two to five years of billing or accounts receivable experience required.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using billing software and electronic medical records required.
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Hospice, palliative care, physician practice, and private insurance billing experience preferred.
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Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid billing preferred.
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Accurate typing of 40 words per minute and proficiency with a 10-key keypad.
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage deadlines, handle detailed information accurately, and follow through on unresolved accounts.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team while protecting confidential information.