Billing Specialist

Pharmerica; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life보험

Company paid STD and LTD

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Job summary

PharMerica, a non-retail focused pharmacy services provider, seeks a Billing Associate to handle contract-based billing for long-term care and senior living clients. This role emphasizes accurate, timely processing and customer service within a closed-door pharmacy environment.

You will work Monday through Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or financial services with a focus on billing.
• Experience with third-party billing or healthcare billing is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents to ensure billing is performed in compliance with all contract terms
• Processes changes in information systems to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
• Facilitates and ensures accurately and timely billing of services and fees to facility clients
• Completes interim statement review to ensure charges are accurate
• Participate in month-end closing and audits as necessary
• Provides customer support via phone or electronic communications
• Supports other departments, such as Census, when volumes or needs dictate
• Works under general supervision
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in 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

Skills

Customer service

Billing experience

Healthcare billing

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Overview

PharMerica

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, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression! This is an excellent opportunity to move from a retail to an office environment for those who are willing to learn claims, billing and insurance processing. Pharmacy Technician experience and/or knowledge of pharmaceuticals is a strong preference.

Schedule

• Schedule is Mon - Friday 9am- 5:30p

PERKS of this Billing Associate Opportunity

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

Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents to ensure billing is performed in compliance with all contract terms
• Processes changes in information systems to support accurate and efficient billing process and financial close
• Facilitates and ensures accurately and timely billing of services and fees to facility clients
• Completes interim statement review to ensure charges are accurate
• Participate in month-end closing and audits as necessary
• Provides customer support via phone or electronic communications
• Supports other departments, such as Census, when volumes or needs dictate
• Works under general supervision
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in 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
• 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. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent experience is required; 2 year degree is preferred
• Customer Service, Financial Service, Accounting, Technical, or other experience in which the ability to problem solve, work under strict deadlines, and produce quality outputs are displayed 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, detail conscious, communicates effectively, dependability, responsible, builds trust, resolves conflicts constructively is required
• Ability to be inventive and analytical are preferred competencies

About Our Line Of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care 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. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com . Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn .

Salary Range

USD $21.00 - $23.00 / Hour