Billing Specialist - Home Health

Transition Home Healthcare • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Transition Home Healthcare and Pathways Hospice are seeking a self-driven, organized Billing Specialist to support billing and accounts receivable operations for home health and hospice services. The role is onsite in Houston, Texas (77081) and focuses on timely, accurate billing, collections, and patient account management to support reimbursement and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience with billing processes, accounts receivable, prior authorizations, and billing systems in home health or hospice.
• Knowledge of different insurance and HMO plans and the ability to research complex issues.
• Working knowledge of home health insurance, authorization, and appeals requirements.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and effective accounts receivable management.
• Update billing and patient account records accurately and promptly in multiple EMR systems, documenting follow-up and relevant account information.
• Work aged accounts receivable, resubmit bills on overdue accounts, and refer significantly delinquent accounts to a supervisor for further collection.
• Gather, collate, and report key billing information to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of the billing information system, including upgrades and enhancements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, family members, payors, and referral sources.
• Maintain working knowledge of insurance company and authorization requirements.
• Understand payor contracts and ensure payors are billed according to contract provisions.
• Protect confidential patient and organizational information through effective controls and direct supervision of billing operations.
• Complete other tasks as required and designated by the supervisor and/or administrator.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans, including hospital indemnity, cancer policies, and legal plans
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

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