The posting
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 an hour
The Reimbursement Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.
What You'll Get in Return (Full-time Perks & Benefits):
- Tuition Reimbursement – We invest in your continued growth
- Paid Time Off & Holidays – Because your well-being matters
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
- 401(k) & HSA – Plan for your future with confidence
- Mileage Reimbursement – For applicable travel and visits
- Advanced Training Programs – Elevate your skills, expand your impact
- A Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a passionate, purpose-filled team providing the highest standard of end-of-life care
Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- Integrity: We are honest and professional.
- Trust: We count on each other.
- Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
- Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
- Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
On An Average Day You Will: (includes, but not limited to)
- Prepares, mails, and tracks claims
- Prepares Excel mid-month and month-end worksheets
- Accurately enters patient billing data, including visit and supply charges, into the appropriate information system
- Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer, and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policy
- Mails, scans, and files room and board checks
- Follows up on claims with payer sources to ensure payment
- Collects remittance invoices and enters them into Suncoast
- Updates billing issues and transmits files to locations, working with the locations to resolve those issues
- Alerts management regarding late or missing documents required for billing
- Reviews room and board invoices, verifies rates, and attaches eligibility pages
- Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivable, resubmitting bills to overdue accounts, and alerting the Billing Manager of seriously overdue accounts
- Tracks EFT-generated claims and ensures positive receipt and processing status
- Creates 81As/NOEs in Suncoast and enters them into DDE
- Prepares and submits appeal information as needed to payer sources
- Assists other billers with Medicare and DDE issues as needed
- Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other internal and external customers
- Always maintains the confidentiality of patient and organizational information
- Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as required
What You'll Bring to The Team:
- Preferred one (1) year of experience in healthcare data entry, preferably in a hospice care setting
- Preferred one (1) year of previous healthcare-related billing experience, preferably in hospice billing
- Must demonstrate the ability to learn and use computer systems and software
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
- Must be able to type for data entry
- Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in sometimes stressful situations
- Must be able to travel, often without notice
- Must be flexible in work hours
- Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of information systems and applicable software programs
- Must be skilled in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications
Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!
Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit www.bristolhospice.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
