Billing Specialist

Care Initiatives • West Des Moines, IA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Care Initiatives is seeking an organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented Billing Specialist to manage full-cycle billing processes for assigned skilled nursing facilities. The role includes processing monthly skilled nursing therapy and room-and-board claims for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party insurers; posting insurance payments; handling denials; and maintaining current accounts receivable. This is a full-time remote position that requires attendance at the West Des Moines Corporate Office two days per month.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in medical billing.
• Strong data entry and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Accounts receivable experience.
• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain or oversee accounts receivable systems and resident billing accounts in accordance with accepted accounting principles, regulations, company policies and procedures, and timelines.
• Maintain and oversee billing and control of patient claims for Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, private insurance, and co-insurance.
• Ensure claims are filed accurately and on time.
• Bill co-insurance to the responsible party or insurance company within five working days of receiving the primary claim payment.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with fiscal intermediaries, company accounting staff, auditors, state agencies, and facility staff.
• Research delinquent accounts and work through claim denial management.
• Complete general bank deposits and post electronic payments, making adjustments as needed.
• Submit electronic and manual billing claims to carriers’ intermediaries and other payer sources.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can choose from medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other benefit options.
• Referral bonus.
• Digital wallet access to earned pay before payday.
• Regular Monday-to-Friday schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed