Billing Specialist - Healthcare

The Billing Specialist is responsible for the coordination of the Company’s billing functions in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. Reports to the Regional Leader of Revenue Cycle. This is located 6840 Carothers Pkwy, Suite 505, Franklin, Tennessee 37067 Building Clinical Excellence Through Empowered Employees! What Can Traditions Health Offer? PHENOMENAL PTO- -Starting Day 1!!! Competitive Salary Supportive Leadership Career Growth opportunities Training Environment Work/Life Balance MDLive: 24/7/365 access to doctors 401K and HSA with MATCH Job Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Experience in a medical-related field (preferably Home Health/Hospice) EMR/Software: HomeCare Home Base, Availity, Waystar/medical claims clearinghouse Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-starter and highly resourceful Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of office machines, excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Software, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Knowledge of billing and CMS regulations. Experience in making outbound calls to payors for payment resolution or collections purposes. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify and correct claim issues. EMR experience: HCHB or other electronic medical record experience Math: Strong mathematical skills for calculating remittances, payments, and reconciling accounts. Foundational knowledge of Home Health/Hospice Medical Billing Medical billing: Familiarity with medical billing processes, claims submission, and claim denials. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a variety of settings and office environments, promoting functioning and coordination with all company activities to insure the highest level of professional care. Physical and Mental Effort: Must be able to work under stressful conditions and time constraints of the agency or projects. Work requires sitting for long periods of time, bending, and stretching for files and office supplies. May occasionally require lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Essential Functions: Ensure all documents are present within electronic medical record and submitted timely and accurately according to Medicare standards. Collaboration with service location contacts, third party institutions and other team members to resolve billing inconsistencies and errors. Ensuring accurate and timely submission of claims, understanding, and interpreting guidelines of various insurances and payors. Staying up to date with insurance/payors regulations to maintain compliance and prevent potential issues. Accurate and comprehensive documentation of billing activities in EMR, ensuring transparency and accountability. Efficiently managing accounts receivable, pursuing unpaid balances. Resolving billing and collection issues and discrepancies swiftly and effectively. Continuously monitor billing and collection activities, identifying potential issues, discrepancies, and trends. Ensure that any billing discrepancies, collection concerns, or potential issues are promptly communicated to the Billing Manager, allowing for proactive resolution. Other tasks as assigned by management. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and the agency’s policies and procedures. Equal Employment Opportunity: Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic. Traditions Health is a rapidly growing, innovative provider in home health care and hospice. It is our mission to promote health and independence in the patients we serve, to attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals and to conduct our business with compassion and integrity. We believe that our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Patient Satisfaction, Team Attitude, Compliance, Professionalism, and Commitment are the foundation of our success.