Job Summary: As an Admission Financial associate at Fairview Skilled Rehab Nursing Home, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient billing processes. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating billing activities, including insurance claims, patient billing, and reimbursement procedures. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will contribute to the financial success of our facility while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities:

Billing Coordination: Manage the billing process by verifying accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of services provided to patients.

Insurance Claims: Submit insurance claims accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and regulations.

Patient Billing: Generate patient invoices, accurately calculating charges, and explaining billing details to patients and their families.

Payment Reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile payments received from insurance companies, patients, and other third-party payers.

Billing Inquiries: Respond promptly and professionally to billing inquiries from patients, families, insurance companies, and other relevant parties.

Documentation and Records: Maintain organized and up-to-date billing records, including patient information, insurance details, and billing documents.

Compliance: Stay updated with relevant billing regulations, guidelines, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports related to billing activities, highlighting key performance indicators and identifying areas for improvement.

Collaborative Support: Work closely with the finance team, medical billing and coding personnel, and other departments to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline billing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce billing errors or delays.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Additional coursework or certification in medical billing or healthcare administration is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing or a related field, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare setting.

Knowledge: Solid understanding of healthcare billing practices, insurance claims processes, and reimbursement guidelines.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in using billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems. Familiarity with industry-standard coding systems (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS).

Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to accuracy in billing and documentation.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, insurance companies, and internal stakeholders.

Organization and Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid) and ability to ensure billing compliance.

Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.

Ethical Conduct: Demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive billing and patient information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Forest Hills, NY 11375 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Forest Hills, NY 11375: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person