Billing Specialist - Home Health

Transition Home Healthcare; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO & Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance & LTD/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurances

401(k) with match

Résumé du poste

Transition Home Healthcare and Pathways Hospice is seeking a self-driven Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist to ensure accurate billing and timely collections for home health and hospice services in Houston. Onsite position focused on maintenance of AR, payer communications, and documentation across EMR systems.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of billing experience in home health or hospice, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail to support revenue cycle

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with billing processes, AR, and billing systems in home health/hospice.
• Knowledge of different insurance plans and ability to research complex issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsabilités

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and AR management.
• Update billing records in EMR systems timely and accurately; document follow-up information.
• Work aged AR, resubmit bills on overdue accounts, escalate delinquent accounts.
• Gather, collate, and report key billing information to leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of payor contracts and ensure billing per contract provisions.

Connaissances

Billing

Accounts Receivable

Customer service

Microsoft Office

HCHB EMR

Outils

HCHB EMR

EMR systems

Excel

Description du poste

At Transition Home Healthcare and Pathways Hospice, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

We are looking for a self-driven, organized individual who understands that in order to provide outstanding customer service to our patients, we must ensure that they have a great experience from the start!

Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist - (Home Health & Hospice)

Onsite - Houston, TX 77081

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
• 401(k) w/match

Responsibilities:

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and effective accounts receivable management.
• Ensure billing and patient account records are updated in multiple EMR systems timely and accurately. Document all follow-up and necessary information in reference to the patient account.
• Work aged accounts receivables, resubmit bills on overdue accounts, and submit significantly delinquent accounts to supervisor for further collection.
• Gather, collate, and report key billing information to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Understand the billing information system and maintain comprehensive working knowledge including upgrades and enhancements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, family members, payors, and referral sources.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of insurance company and authorization requirements.
• Has knowledge of payor contracts and ensures payors are billed according to contract provisions.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of billing operations.
• Complete other tasks as required and designated by supervisor and/or administrator.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience with billing processes, AR, prior authorizations, and billing systems in home health/hospice.
• Knowledge of different insurance and HMO plans and ability to research complex issues.
• Working knowledge of insurance(s) for home health, authorization, and appeals requirements.
• Proficient level experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.