Full Time Billing Clerk

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers, and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Prepares all Skilled Nursing Facility private pay, insurance, secondary insurance and Medicare, Medicaid and HMO billing and completes related accounting functions
• Responsible for all accounting related to documenting, preparing, and distributing resident statements
• Accurately maintains a monthly census
• Responsible for aging and/or past-due account collections and analysis with input/assistance from Business Office Supervisor
• Make recommendations to the Business Office Supervisor, and/or Administrator regarding charge-offs
• Responsible for timely follow up on Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and secondary insurance claims
• Participates in Triple-Check meetings, in coordination with nursing and therapy teams
• Verifies insurance for admissions
• Provides reports to the Administrator as requested
• Compiles information needed for fiscal year end audit
• Works with Business Office Supervisor to reconcile problem accounts
• Participates in internal and external financial audits
• May be responsible for preparation and input of daily cash/checks deposits
• May be responsible for community petty cash including reconciliation and distribution of funds to staff and residents
• Maintains resident financial, face sheets, and insurance information
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Reports safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Each Billing Clerk is responsible for their defined residents with the understanding that they are also responsible for providing coverage in the absence of the other biller

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable or Billing is beneficial but not a requirement; previous Long Term Health Care experience is desirable
• General knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations
• Proficiency with computers and various computer programs such as Word and Excel required
• Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care

• Proficient in various excel, word, adobe, and other electronic reporting formats

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to read, follow oral directions and write legibly
• Must be honest, trustworthy and possess tolerance for all individuals
• Must be able to communicate with other departments
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff
• Must have good physical and mental health. You will fill out an employee health history
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Able to work with employees, residents, families, physicians, therapists, consultants, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with interruptions
• Must have a pleasant personality and good telephone skills