Temporary Billing and Collections Specialist (A/R) - Medicaid

Synergy Healthcare Services; Alaska; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company seeks a Temporary Billing and Collections Specialist to manage Medicaid accounts. This remote role requires attention to detail and familiarity with Medicaid regulations. Candidates should have an associate degree and appropriate experience in billing. Responsibilities include timely billing, account resolution, and communication with business managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility billing and collections preferred.
• Ability to manage detailed work efficiently.
• Knowledge of Medicaid billing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Bill and collect on Medicaid accounts timely and accurately.
• Generate billing and maintain accurate data in A/R systems.
• Communicate with Business Office Managers regarding account status.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Billing and Collections (A/R) Specialist - Medicaid

Location: Fully Remote (work anywhere from your home with your personal equipment and internet)

Job Type: Temporary opening

Bills and collects on Medicaid accounts in a timely and accurate manner for a group of Healthcare Centers. Successful individuals should be able to manage a reasonable volume of detailed work, are familiar with the rules and regulations of Medicaid billing and are skilled at problem solving and account resolution. This position will work under general supervision. This position will function within a team environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate timely billing of assigned payers
• Ensure claims are received and processed by payers
• Review A/R balances to ensure timely and accurate payments are received
• Maintain current and accurate computer data including documentation of all account activity performed in A/R systems
• Bill all co-insurance accounts per payer specific guidelines
• Complete cash logs as required
• Establish and maintain communication with Business Office Mangers, Regional Directors of Business Office Services and others responsible for payment of resident care services; ensure all are kept current regarding account status
• Review and understand correspondence received from third party payers including remittance advices, Explanation of Benefits, denial letters, etc.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience/training; or equivalent combination of both.
• Skilled Nursing Facility billing and collections strongly preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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