Medical Billing Specialist

Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community; Jamesville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iroquois Skilled Nursing Community in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will manage billing across Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and private-pay accounts, verify eligibility, and collect signatures for admissions.

The role focuses on accurate billing, timely collections, and clear communication with residents, families, and insurance providers while maintaining organized records and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration or related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare or medical billing.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay billing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, medical billing clearinghouses, and medical billing software systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verify eligibility and benefits for new resident admissions.
• Meet with residents and/or their families to explain admission agreements and obtain all required signatures.
• Perform medical billing functions, including billing Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay accounts.
• Review and resolve claim denials and billing issues.
• Post and balance electronic and manual payments.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Identify, research, and resolve overpayments and other account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized billing records.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, insurance companies, and facility staff regarding billing and payment matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Medical billing software

Medical billing clearinghouses

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join our team in a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will have experience with healthcare or medical billing and be comfortable working with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay accounts.

Job Duties

• Verify eligibility and benefits for new resident admissions.
• Meet with residents and/or their families to explain admission agreements and obtain all required signatures.
• Perform medical billing functions, including billing Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay accounts.
• Review and resolve claim denials and billing issues.
• Post and balance electronic and manual payments.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Identify, research, and resolve overpayments and other account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized billing records.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, insurance companies, and facility staff regarding billing and payment matters.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in healthcare or medical billing.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private-pay billing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, medical billing clearinghouses, and medical billing software systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.