Billing Specialist - NHC HomeCare

AdamsPlace • Murfreesboro, TN

16d • Onsite

About The Position

NHC HomeCare is seeking an Insurance A/R Specialist for their Corporate office. This role is responsible for managing outstanding accounts, reviewing claims denials, and assisting patients with understanding their balances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in third-party healthcare billing, particularly in home health care, and a thorough understanding of Medicare and insurance guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma. Additional business and computer courses desirable.
• 3+ years of third-party healthcare billing experience, preferable in home health care, including multiple carrier experience with EOB's and claims denials.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Third Party Insurance Guidelines
• Self-motivated. Able to work with little supervision.
• Proficient in verbal and written communications, including active listening skills.
• Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and high attention to detail.
• Investigative personality-ability to efficiently determine the problem and get to the bottom of an issue.
• Excellent Customer Service and telephone etiquette skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, hear/comprehend in order to communicate adequately to carry out job duties and responsibilities.
• Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements and learn new skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with a wide variety of people including insurance companies, patients, and and other NHC HomeCare staff.
• Must have predictable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Work outstanding Aged Accounts Reports
• Maintain a file on accounts requiring follow up until accounts are satisfactorily resolved.
• Review claims denials and submit corrected claims and/or follow up appeals
• Assist patients in understanding their balances after insurance has processed
• Be a reliable resource for other staff regarding insurance and their requirements
• Communicate with homecare offices as needed for claim and collection follow up
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED