Reimbursement Specialist - remote

Telecare Corporation; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free CEUs

Online Tuition Discount

Health Insurance & 401K

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in Alameda, CA is seeking a Reimbursement Specialist to manage billing and collections for Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, and commercial insurances. You will stay current with CPT and billing changes and may travel to Telecare sites.

Ideal candidates have 5 years of medical billing experience or 2 years of college plus 1 year in healthcare, and strong PC skills including Excel and Word; background with automated billing systems and strict compliance requirements is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of prior medical billing experience or two years of college and one year of healthcare experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid and commercial insurances.
• High level of PC literacy, especially in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• The Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for all billing and collection activities for assigned fee for service/third party facilities, including Medicare and Medi-Cal/Medicaid, counties, commercial insurance and members served.

Skills

Billing experience

Medicare/Medi-Cal/Medicaid knowledge

Excel

Word

Independent work

Automated billing systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Two years of college with one year healthcare experience

Job description

Alameda, CA - Corporate Office
Alameda, CA 94501, USA

Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for all billing and collection activities for assigned fee for service/third party facilities, including Medicare and Medi-Cal/Medicaid, counties, commercial insurance and members served. Keeps up to date on all applicable CPT and other coding changes, fee for service and/or contract billing rates and communicates those changes to all affected parties at Telecare. There may be some travel to locations where Telecare does business or plans to do business.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $27.25 - $34.42. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Five (5) years of prior medical billing experience or two (2) years of college and one (1) year of healthcare experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal/Medicaid and commercial insurances
• A high level of PC literacy, especially in Excel and Word
• The ability to operate independently, utilizing past extensive reimbursement experience and judgment
• This position requires the demonstrated capacity to work with sophisticated automated billing systems
• Applicant must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Department of Justice and The Office of inspector General
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

What’s In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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