What are the responsibilities and job description for the REVENUE CYCLE ASSISTANT position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP?
Position Summary
The Revenue Cycle Manager Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the revenue cycle to ensure accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations. This role assists with billing, claims follow-up, account reconciliation, and communication with internal departments and external payers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative, with experience in post-acute or skilled nursing revenue cycle processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Assist the Revenue Cycle Manager with daily revenue cycle operations, including billing, claims submission, and follow-up.
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Support Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private insurance billing processes for skilled nursing and post-acute services.
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Monitor accounts receivable (A/R) aging and assist with follow-up on unpaid or denied claims.
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Help identify and resolve billing errors, claim rejections, and payment discrepancies.
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Assist with insurance verification, benefit review, and authorization tracking as needed.
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Collaborate with MDS, admissions, nursing, therapy, and clinical teams to ensure accurate and timely documentation to support billing.
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Maintain accurate and organized billing records in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
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Assist with audits, payer requests, and documentation reviews.
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Prepare reports related to billing status, A/R, and revenue cycle performance as requested.
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Support compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
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Provide professional communication with payers, residents, and families as needed regarding billing inquiries.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support the Business Office and financial operations.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
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Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in healthcare billing, revenue cycle, or business office operations; skilled nursing or post-acute experience strongly preferred.
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Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care billing in a SNF/post-acute setting.
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Familiarity with MDS processes and how they impact reimbursement preferred.
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Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and billing systems.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Physical and Work Requirements
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Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
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Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting may be required.
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Office environment within a healthcare facility.
Sequim Bay Post Acute Offers
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Competitive pay based on experience
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Supportive leadership and team-oriented environment
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Comprehensive benefits package (if applicable)
Salary : $20 - $28