What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Serene Home Nursing Agency?
,About Serene Home Nursing Agency
Serene Home Nursing Agency is a trusted, community-based home health organization serving families across Long Island. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism in all administrative and billing operations.
We are seeking an Administrative & Billing Support Specialist to assist our Billing and Administrative Departments. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a professional healthcare environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in medical billing and office administration within a supportive and collaborative team setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and reconcile billed services against services provided reports, nursing notes, and timesheets.
- Assist in preparing and verifying billing documentation for claim and invoice submissions.
- Help identify and resolve billing discrepancies under the guidance of the Billing Department.
- Maintain and update authorizations and required documentation prior to billing.
- Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and document management tasks.
- Support daily office operations, including answering phones, handling correspondence, and scheduling meetings.
- Assist management with spreadsheets, reporting, and other administrative projects.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
- Post and track insurance payments, denials, and follow-ups under supervision.
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Billing or Office Administrator.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in office administration, medical billing, or related clerical work (healthcare experience preferred but not required).
- Basic knowledge of billing processes, EVV systems, or payer portals is a plus.
- Experience with billing systems such as Inovalon, and familiarity with payer portals including Availity, is highly desirable.
- Experience with AlayaCare or similar home care software is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24