Accounts Receivable - Medicare/Medicaid

St Johns Lutheran Ministries Inc•Billings, MT

just now•Onsite

About The Position

To provide effective, timely and quality financial service for St. John’s United. Responsible for the billing of Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance, and Private Pay residents. Monthly statements to be prepared both accurately and timely and receivables maintained in a current status. Daily contact with residents, families and administrative and support staff members. Work alongside other accounts receivable and business office staff.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills acquired through completion of high school.
Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
Possess good writing, verbal and observation skills.
Be able to communicate and interact effectively in a professional manner.
Organized with a high degree of attention to detail.
Computer proficiency with experience in Excel (spreadsheets) as well as Word (word processing) and must have a high comfort level with computerized accounting systems.
Function independently in performing assigned duties.
Respond to residents, management, and employees in a timely and professional manner.
Perform job tasks following established procedures and report problems or concerns to supervisor.
Sedentary work, sitting, standing, walking bending, lifting.
This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance billing is preferred.
Two years of experience working in an accounting position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Billing for Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance, and private pay residents.
Follow-up on status of Medicaid applications and renewals.
Initiate weekly Medicaid updates with social workers.
Provide representative payee reports for Medicaid patients as required.
Bill flu shots and other vaccines for all campus residents.
Manage audits (e.g. Medicare Advantage) by working with Medical Records and nurses to supply the necessary information.
Prepare Resident Trust statements and reconcile Trust bank statements.
Post charges and cash receipts for accounts receivable.
Review and follow up on accounts receivable each month and prepare refund checks.
Cross-train as necessary into other work areas as required allowing adequate backup in department and perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with walk-in traffic in the Business Office.
Answer billing questions from residents and families.
Assist with distributing monthly statements to residents and families.
Ability to satisfy multiple target dates with adequate completion of work assignments.
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
Let the Mission be your guide
Make eye contact and smile
Greet & welcome each and every person
Seek out personal contact
Provide immediate service-listen & act
Use appropriate body language at all times
Be gracious to each & every person
Obey safety rules of St. John’s United
If you see a safety hazard, correct it immediately (if you can do it without risk of personal injury) or notify your supervisor immediately
Follow policies and procedures for TB testing, annual and other vaccinations, and other organization health care protocols
Stay current on mandatory online training