Billing Specialist

Socket.dev; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Primary Care

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Illuminus is seeking a Billing Specialist to obtain authorizations, ensure timely release of claims, and manage collections across commercial payers. You will support daily billing, posting charges/payments, and ensure accurate cash balance logs.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong collaboration with Finance, and adherence to changing policies. Experience in healthcare AR is preferred; associate degree required.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree.
• Two years accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Typing and filing abilities.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorization and timely release of claims.
• Manage collections on commercial insurances/Medicare Advantage/Medicaid/Family Care payer groups.
• Track aging and follow up on outstanding balances per policy.
• Participate in weekly billing meetings.
• Submit month-end reports and authorizations timely.
• Disburse resident funds and maintain census records as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Typing

Filing

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Description

Illuminus is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent collaboration and organizational skills to join our team as a Billing Specialist In this role, you will responsible for obtaining authorization, timely and accurate release of claims and managing collections on commercial insurances/Medicare Advantage/Medicaid/Family Care payer groups.

Summary

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Completes daily deposits and updates cash balance logs.
• Maintains resident census including admissions, discharges, status and payer changes and maintaining monthly census reports.
• Tracks and follows up on outstanding balances in accordance with facility policies.
• Participates in weekly billing meetings.
• Responsible for monthly billing and follow-up on outstanding claims.
• Submits required month end reports as needed.
• Responsible for managing, accounting for, and disbursing resident funds.
• Keeps Finance department management appraised of payment issues.
• Participates in Aging calls and keeps Finance department management appraised of expected payment issues.
• Tracks claims through clearinghouse and verify successful transmission.
• Posts ancillary charges and payments.
• Submits authorizations timely to prevent billing issues.
• Maintains positive attitude and approach to ever-changing work environment.
• Responsible for on-call and performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree.
• Two years accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Typing and filing abilities.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Benefits Include:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.*

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.