A/R Billing and Collections Specialist - Medicare

Synergy Healthcare Services • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

This role focuses on Medicare A/R billing and collections within a healthcare facility, specifically a Skilled Nursing Facility. The specialist will be responsible for generating timely billing, ensuring claims are processed, managing A/R balances, maintaining accurate data, and communicating with various stakeholders regarding payment status. The position also involves understanding payer correspondence and contributing to the improvement of systems and processes.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in the business office of a healthcare facility required
• Skilled Nursing Facility billing and collections strongly preferred
• Must possess knowledge of and demonstrated skill with pertinent billing software
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled Nursing Facility billing and collections strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Generate timely billing of assigned payers
• Ensure claims are received and processed by payers
• Review A/R balances to ensure timely and accurate payments are received
• Maintain current and accurate computer data including documentation of all account activity performed in A/R systems
• Bill all co-insurance accounts per payer specific guidelines
• Complete cash logs as required
• Establish and maintain communication with Business Office Managers, Regional Directors of Business Office Services and others responsible for payment of resident care services; ensure all are kept current regarding account status
• Review and understand correspondence received from third party payers including remittance advices, Explanation of Benefits, denial letters, etc.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off (PTO) program
• Innovative Purchasing Program (buy thousands of products, pay over time, zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees)
• Access to online learning 24/7 (Learning Management System with over 1,500 courses)
• Phone and auto discounts (Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals)
• Employee Assistance Fund (for unexpected catastrophic situations)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree