What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing, locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Home Health is actively seeking a Full-time Home Health Billing Specialist to join our growing team! This position will primarily focus on home health billing but may occasionally assist with hospice billing as needed. You will be responsible for accurate and timely billing, claims submission, accounts receivable tracking, and follow-up.
Schedule:
Full-time Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm (In Person)
What's in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays) Accrues on Day One! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer-paid!
- Company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
- 401K with employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- We pay for CPR Recertification!
A brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Accurately enter patient billing information, including visits and charges, to ensure clean claims.
- Verify completed visits and required documentation before submitting claims.
- Review Start of Care (SOC), OASIS and patient billing information in HCHB.
- Complete insurance verifications and confirm patient eligibility and coverage.
- Prepare and submit Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and patient claims accurately and on time.
- Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on unpaid claims and resolve billing issues, denials and rejections.
- Track Notices of Admission (NOAs) and other required billing documentation.
- Assist with hospice billing and provide additional billing support as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Ideal Candidate:
- 1 to 2 years of home health, hospice or healthcare billing experience preferred
- Experience with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance billing
- Familiarity with HCHB, OASIS and home health billing requirements preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High school Diploma/GED required
If you are interested in joining a dynamic TEAM, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."