What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at Oak Park Place?
Brief Description
Welcome to Oak Park Place, where your talents are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly matters. We employ passionate individuals that are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives!
The primary function of Billing Assistant is to assist and support in the processing, reviewing and follow up of all 3rd party insurance claims for the facility in accordance with all federal, state, and local guidelines, standards, and, as directed by the Director of Patient Billing.
Essential Functions:
Billing Assistant Qualifications:
What's in it for you?
Enjoy the perks of being a team member in an environment that treasures the many gifts and talents of our residents and staff!
Welcome to Oak Park Place, where your talents are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly matters. We employ passionate individuals that are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives!
The primary function of Billing Assistant is to assist and support in the processing, reviewing and follow up of all 3rd party insurance claims for the facility in accordance with all federal, state, and local guidelines, standards, and, as directed by the Director of Patient Billing.
Essential Functions:
- Control and maintain census, resident files, billing setup in PCC.
- Responsible for securing information on residents' financial status, through Waystar and/or other provider portals. Includes but not limited to precertification, authorizations and referrals.
- Responsible for providing timely and accurate billing and collections of all accounts for the assigned facilities.
- Performs monthly review of accounts receivable aging for all resident account balances.
- Ability to assess accuracy of claims and perform collection efforts (as needed) to ensure timely payments.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and insurance companies to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
- Maintain general working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance regulations and requirements.
Billing Assistant Qualifications:
- This position requires a High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience in a healthcare (long-term care) billing and collections role.
- EHR and/or billing software experience required. Previous experience with PCC a plus
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written format, effectively and efficiently in job
- Requires various skills and abilities to include leadership skills, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to interpret cause and effect
What's in it for you?
Enjoy the perks of being a team member in an environment that treasures the many gifts and talents of our residents and staff!
- Competitive pay and benefit package including health, dental and vision
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life insurance
- Up to 120 hours of paid time off in your first year of employment
- Eligible for the Oak Park Place 401k after 6 months
- Company paid employee assistance program
- Flexible schedules