BILLING SPECIALIST

About the Role

Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. We offer a non-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode, providing advancement opportunities for individuals seeking career progression. This role is ideal for those looking to transition from retail to an office environment, focusing on claims, billing, and insurance processing. Pharmacy Technician experience and/or knowledge of pharmaceuticals is strongly preferred. Must be local to Vancouver, WA.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents to ensure billing is performed in compliance with all contract terms.
• Process changes in information systems to support accurate and efficient billing and financial close.
• Facilitate and ensure accurate and timely billing of services and fees to facility clients.
• Complete interim statement reviews to ensure charges are accurate.
• Participate in month-end closing and audits as necessary.
• Provide customer support via phone or electronic communications.
• Support other departments, such as Census, when volumes or needs dictate.
• Work under general supervision.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience is required; a 2-year degree is preferred.
• Customer Service, Financial Service, Accounting, Technical, or other experience demonstrating problem-solving, working under strict deadlines, and producing quality outputs is required.
• Third-party billing or collections/billing experience in the healthcare industry; Framework computer experience is preferred.
• Flexibility, decisiveness, tenacity, problem-solving, practical learning, attention to detail, effective communication, dependability, responsibility, trust-building, and constructive conflict resolution are required.
• Ability to be inventive and analytical are preferred competencies.

Benefits

• DailyPay
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• 401k
• Paid-time off

Pay

Salary Range: USD $21.00 - $23.00 per hour.

About Our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving healthcare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success.