Billing Specialist

Optimal Care•Bingham Farms, MI

22d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Optimal Care is seeking a Billing Specialist to support accurate and timely processing of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer, and patient billing, along with accounts receivable tracking and follow-up. Reporting to the Billing Manager, this office-based role contributes to the organization’s revenue cycle by processing claims, monitoring accounts, preparing reports, and maintaining billing records. The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, use of billing systems, and work with diverse payer requirements. The role is based at the Bingham Farms, Michigan office, with minimal travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It requires adaptability to frequent changes in billing priorities, payer requirements, and organizational needs. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of healthcare-related billing experience.
Exceptional accuracy in data entry and claim processing.
Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer billing requirements.
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Comfort using billing software and information systems.
Ability to identify issues and work toward timely resolution.
Consistent attendance and follow-through on responsibilities.
Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt professionally to frequent adjustments and shifting priorities.
Confidentiality, courtesy, accuracy, and completeness in work.
Ability to cooperate with colleagues and support team success.

Nice To Haves

Home care or hospice care billing experience.
Associate's degree.
Homecare Homebase experience.

Responsibilities

Enter patient billing data, including visit and supply charges, into the information system.
Process and submit Medicare, Medicaid, private payer, and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organizational policy.
Maintain complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records.
Prepare remittances for data entry.
Monitor accounts receivable and assist with timely payment collection by resubmitting bills to overdue accounts.
Alert the Billing Manager about seriously overdue accounts requiring escalation.
Track payment patterns and identify potential collection issues.
Assist in preparing monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
Maintain Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports and provide data supporting billing performance monitoring.
Document billing activities and maintain organized records.
Alert management team members about late or missing documents required for billing.
Maintain positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other customers.
Ensure billing activities comply with payer requirements and organizational policies.
Support billing team goals through collaborative problem-solving.
Perform assigned projects related to billing, data entry, and computer operations.
Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and efficiency.
Stay current on payer requirements and billing regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement.
At least 3 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees also accrue paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
HSA and FSA options, including dependent care.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Pet insurance.
ID and fraud protection.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.