Billing Staff

Zion's Way Home Health Care- St George•St. George, UT

About The Position

The billing/collections clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. Zion's Way Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing personalized life-changing service across Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Whether you are on the road to recovery and are benefiting from our home health services or enjoying time with loved ones as you near the end of life with the assistance of our hospice program, our mission remains the same. We believe that healthcare services must be customized to respect the personal circumstances and unique needs of our clients. Our passion is in serving our communities. Let our home health and hospice experts assist you in obtaining the information and resources you need to take care of your loved one. Our education team is available at no cost to help you on your journey and point you in the right direction. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Requirements

At least two (2) years’ experience in health care data entry, preferably in home health care systems.
At least one (1) year of previous health care related billing experience, preferably in home health care billing.
Able to use IBM-compatible systems and equipment.
Is a high school graduate or equivalent
Organization
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

two (2) years college preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately enters patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into the information system.
Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organization policy.
Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
Maintains accurate Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports.
Maintains complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records.
Prepares Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient remittances for data entry.
Alerts appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documents required for billing.
Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmitting bills to overdue accounts, and alerting the billing manager of seriously overdue accounts.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other customers.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all times.
Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as required.