Hospice Medical Billing Specialist - Medicare Claims Expert

WesleyLife; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits (medical, 2

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Scholarship assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Educational discounts 18% Purdue Univ.

Leadership training & development

Referral bonus

Recognition programs

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

WesleyLife in Johnston, IA, is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to support hospice services within our Network Support Center. You will manage third-party billing, stay current with Medicare rules, and ensure accurate, timely submissions while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires 4–5 years of healthcare billing experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication. Open shift Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hospice billing experience required.
• 4-5 years of healthcare billing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple functions and schedules under pressure with changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet billing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Professionalism in work ethic, attitude, and etiquette.
• Collaboration with internal and external resources while maintaining confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Adept at resolving challenges independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage third party billing for Wesley hospice services and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Stay updated on Medicare/skilled billing regulations and implement necessary process changes for compliance.
• Understand Medicare and commercial insurance for co-insurance calculations, cash posting, and collections.
• Handle delinquent accounts and resolve credit balances.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and organizational information.
• Collaborate with providers, finance staff, auditors, and state agencies.
• Update HCPC and RUG rates, PDPM and maintain billing software tables.
• Coordinate with Office Managers, Therapy Providers, and Directors of Nursing to ensure accurate billing.
• Communicate effectively with clients, responsible parties, and therapy providers regarding charges and financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Hospice billing

Healthcare billing

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

WesleyLife in Johnston, IA, is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to support hospice services within our Network Support Center. You will manage third-party billing, stay current with Medicare rules, and ensure accurate, timely submissions while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires 4–5 years of healthcare billing experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication. Open shift Mon–Fri, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.