AR & Billing Specialist – Home Health & Hospice

Transition Home Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO & Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance & LTD/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurances

401(k) with match

Job summary

Transition Home Healthcare is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist to support home health and hospice billing in Houston, Texas. You will ensure accurate reimbursement and maintain AR integrity across EMR systems, delivering great patient service from the start.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of billing experience, strong knowledge of payor contracts, and proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of billing, AR, prior authorizations, and home health/hospice billing systems.
• Knowledge of various insurance and HMO plans; ability to research complex issues.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and AR management.
• Ensure billing and patient accounts are updated in EMR systems timely and accurately.
• Work aged accounts receivable, resubmit bills on overdue accounts, and escalate delinquent accounts as needed.
• Gather, collate, and report key billing information to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Understand the billing information system and maintain knowledge of upgrades and enhancements.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, payors, and referral sources.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls.
• Complete other tasks as required and designated by supervisor and/or administrator.

Skills

AR (Accounts Receivable)

Billing processes

Prior authorizations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Transition Home Healthcare is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist to support home health and hospice billing in Houston, Texas. You will ensure accurate reimbursement and maintain AR integrity across EMR systems, delivering great patient service from the start.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of billing experience, strong knowledge of payor contracts, and proficient Microsoft Office skills.