Billing Specialist

Illuminus • Watertown, WI

11h • $25 - $29

About The Position

Illuminus is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent collaboration and organizational skills to join our team as a Billing Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for obtaining authorization, timely and accurate release of claims, and managing collections on commercial insurances/Medicare Advantage/Medicaid/Family Care payer groups.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree.
• Two years accounts receivable experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Word processing and spreadsheet knowledge.
• Typing and filing abilities.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Completes daily deposits and updates cash balance logs.
• Maintains resident census including admissions, discharges, status and payer changes and maintaining monthly census reports.
• Tracks and follows up on outstanding balances in accordance with facility policies.
• Participates in weekly billing meetings.
• Responsible for monthly billing and follow-up on outstanding claims.
• Submits required month end reports as needed.
• Responsible for managing, accounting for, and disbursing resident funds.
• Keeps Finance department management appraised of payment issues.
• Participates in Aging calls and keeps Finance department management appraised of expected payment issues.
• Tracks claims through clearinghouse and verify successful transmission.
• Posts ancillary charges and payments.
• Submits authorizations timely to prevent billing issues.
• Maintains positive attitude and approach to ever-changing work environment.
• Responsible for on-call and performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Financial and Retirement Planning at No Charge
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

What This Job Offers

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