Billing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient billing pertinent to Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Palliative Care and Self-Pay as well as any documents associated with month-end reporting.
• Responsible for any documentation or verification associated with such payer sources.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• At least three years of medical billing/Hospice experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required.
• Knowledge in FireNote EMRs preferred.

Attendance is a condition of employment.

Key Result Areas

• Timely and accurate electronic/paper submission of claims to the Medicare Intermediary, Medicaid Managed Care providers, private insurance companies as well as patients and family members regarding self-pay.
• Verification of payer sources regarding patients as needed.
• Timely and accurate billing and receipt of accounts receivable, including reconciliation of any discrepancies with payer sources.
• Preparation of monthly closing reports regarding the financial closing process.
• All other tasks assigned by Department Director as needed.
• Participation as an active supporter of the organization's compliance program, including an emphasis to report, as well as complying with all Federal, State and Local laws as well as the organization’s compliance program.

Working Conditions

• Sedentary – Exerting up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Closer visual acuity such as/preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Additional Information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural).
• The person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions.