Billing Specialist - Hospice Care Claims & Accounts

Hospice of WF; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Wichita Falls is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team to ensure accurate, timely billing and payments for the services we provide.

You will prepare and submit private insurance claims, verify benefits, obtain authorizations, and follow up on outstanding accounts, while collaborating with Admissions, clinical staff, physicians, accounting, and other billing team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to five years of billing or accounts receivable experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and billing software and electronic medical records.
• Hospice, palliative care, physician practice, and private insurance billing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid billing preferred.
• Accurate typing of 40 words per minute and proficiency with a 10-key keypad.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, handle detailed information accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while protecting confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit private insurance claims, verify benefits, obtain authorizations, and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Review billing information, research denied or unpaid claims, submit corrections and appeals, and post and reconcile payments.
• Assist with physician credentialing, payer enrollment, monthly physician invoices, and billing reports.
• Work closely with Admissions, clinical staff, physicians, accounting, and other billing team members to resolve questions and keep accounts accurate.
• Provide backup support for Medicare and Medicaid billing as assigned.

Job description

Hospice of Wichita Falls is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team to ensure accurate, timely billing and payments for the services we provide.

You will prepare and submit private insurance claims, verify benefits, obtain authorizations, and follow up on outstanding accounts, while collaborating with Admissions, clinical staff, physicians, accounting, and other billing team members.