Private Pay Billing Specialist — Onsite, Watertown, WI

Illuminus; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Low-cost health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Financial and Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Illuminus in Watertown, WI is seeking a Private Pay Billing Specialist to manage authorizations, timely release of claims, and collections on private pay accounts onsite.

You will handle daily billing, aging calls, posting charges and payments, and support the Finance team with month-end reporting. A two-year associate degree and two years of healthcare AR experience are required, plus strong MS Office skills and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree required.
• Two years of accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Typing and filing abilities; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to change and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with individuals and promote a positive image.
• Process daily deposits and update cash balance logs.
• Manage resident census, admissions/discharges, and payer changes; generate monthly census reports.
• Track and follow up on outstanding private pay balances.
• Handle monthly billing and follow-up on outstanding claims.
• Submit required month-end reports as needed.
• Manage, account for, and disburse resident funds.
• Keep Finance apprised of payment issues and aging calls.
• Track claims through clearinghouse and verify transmissions.
• Post ancillary charges and payments.
• Submit authorizations timely to prevent billing issues.
• On-call and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Healthcare A/R

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Typing

Confidentiality

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Illuminus in Watertown, WI is seeking a Private Pay Billing Specialist to manage authorizations, timely release of claims, and collections on private pay accounts onsite.

You will handle daily billing, aging calls, posting charges and payments, and support the Finance team with month-end reporting. A two-year associate degree and two years of healthcare AR experience are required, plus strong MS Office skills and confidentiality.