Medical Billing Specialist - Homecare AR & Payer Claims

Ledgent-Finance-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in Phoenix, AZ for a temporary, in-office role. The position focuses on efficient billing, collections and AR management within homecare services.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of homecare billing experience, be proficient with Excel/Word, and capable of handling payer contracts and disputes with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in homecare billing and collections management.
• Experience with AZ AHCCCS Long Term Care billing preferred but not required.
• Experience using billing information systems.
• Knowledge of corporate business management and governmental regulations.
• Discretion, independent judgment, and strong communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
• Capable of accurately managing detailed information.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Experience with EVV Aggregation System is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and effective accounts receivable management.
• Review billable claims in required systems and coordinate with pre-billing team for issues.
• Submit billing, collections, and AR functions accurately and timely.
• Understand payer contracts and ensure billing per contract provisions.
• Stay updated on payer changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Represent agency in resolving payer conflicts.
• Collaborate with Controller and Director of Operations on payer requests.
• Monitor aged accounts receivable and prepare debt reports.
• Resubmit unpaid, denied, or late claims as needed.
• Gather, monitor and report key billing information to leadership.
• Assist in setting monthly/quarterly/annual goals for billing efficiency.
• Reconcile billing system reports with the general ledger.

Skills

Homecare billing

Accounts receivable

Excel

Word

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

Billing information systems

EVV Aggregation System

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in Phoenix, AZ for a temporary, in-office role. The position focuses on efficient billing, collections and AR management within homecare services.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of homecare billing experience, be proficient with Excel/Word, and capable of handling payer contracts and disputes with strong communication skills.