A/R Billing Specialist LT - Benedictine

Performs accounts receivable daily processing for the skilled accounts receivable (A/R) system and assuring workflow between the individual Communities and the Central Billing Office (CBO) is accurate and timely.

• Manage accounts receivable billing and collection of payments for all designated payers and designated locations in order to meet and maintain goals.
• Monitors Medicaid, Medicaid Coinsurance, Medicaid Therapy, Hospice, Veterans Administration, Long Term Care Insurance and other designated payer sources as assigned to ensure billing and claims are accurately and timely filed on behalf of their designated facility for both Primary and Secondary payers.
• Monitor A/R aging, accessing the accounts for further attention by involving the A/R and Billing Supervisor and/or Nursing Home Administrator; collects private pay balances to ensure statements are processed and paid promptly.
• Comply with all related laws and regulations pertaining to the position and for fulfilling the obligations under the Benedictine Corporate Compliance Program.

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in private pay collections along with rules and regulations relating to Fair Credit and Collections
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Insurance reimbursement systems, including billing forms and requirements for various third party payers in the States where Benedictine Communities are located (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, and North Dakota)
• Knowledge of and skill in using computers and related software for word processing (such as Word), spreadsheet (such as Excel) and accounts receivable software such as billing and clearinghouses

Preferred:

• Accounts Receivable long term care billing experience
• Knowledge of regulations affecting facility business offices

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly