Nursing Home Billing Specialist
Teresian House
- Albany, NY
- $23.00-24.60 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Timely insurance verification of all referrals for potential admission to the facility.
- Ensuring accurate and timely billing of all services rendered to residents in compliance with NYS Medicaid, Medicare, Mafae Care Organizations (MCO's) and private insurance.
- Preparing and submitting claims, resolving billing issues, managing accounts receivable, and working with families and third-party payers to ensure proper reimbursement.
- Verifying resident insurance eligibility and insurance coverage using Availity, Epaces and other electronic systems daily.
- Preparing and submitting timely billing for Medicare, MCO's, Medicaid and private insurers using electronic and payer formats. Monitor and manage outstanding balances and follow-up on unpaid claims.
- Communicating with families, residents and insurance companies regarding account status and unpaid claims.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of Medicare, MCO and NYS Medicaid regulations and billing practices.
- Working with other departments to ensure accurate census date and payer sources are maintained.
- Assisting with audits and providing requested documentation for compliance and financial reviews.
- Maintain accurate and confidential billing records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business or related field experience preferred.
- 2+ years of billing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or healthcare setting
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Part A/B, MCO's, NYS Medicaid and commercial billing.
- Experience with billing software - Point Click Care
- Proficient in Excel and data entry
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare confidentiality standards.
- Previous Nursing Home Billing experience.
- Knowledge of claims and experience resolving billing issues.
- Experience with SNF benefits specific to rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of NYS Medicaid application process.
- Excellent starting pay rate with competitive and generous benefits
- Generous paid time off with cash-in options
- Cost-shared health, dental, and optical insurance with a significant employer paid share
- Opportunity for career pathways
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Free meal daily
- Fully paid group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan including individual counseling and referral to community services
- Tuition assistance and scholarships!