Hospice Ancillary Specialist

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Remote Ohio, OH

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Remote Hospice Ancillary Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating Room & Board (R&B) and General Inpatient (GIP) hospice invoicing and billing activities. This position works closely with hospice agencies, corporate billing teams, clients, and vendors to ensure invoices are accurate, approved, processed, and paid in a timely manner. The role requires someone who is comfortable working with Medicare and Medicaid billing, reviewing invoices and reimbursement information, resolving billing discrepancies, and following outstanding payments through completion. While direct hospice billing experience is preferred, the most important requirement is a solid background in Medicare and Medicaid billing and the ability to understand and manage detailed billing and invoicing processes.

Requirements

Experience with Medicare and Medicaid Billing required.
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience working with computers is required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice Billing, Invoicing and Medicare Hospice Benefit knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, update and approve R & B and GIP invoicing
Be responsible for all room and board invoicing
Coordinate invoicing with hospice agencies and corporate billing
Verify R & B billing rates and invoices
Approve R & B invoices and prepare for processing
Work with hospice agency to confirm correct invoices
Follow-up on all payments
Schedule timely reviews of all services, invoices and tracking tools
Communicates with clients, and vendors in regards to services
Attends in-office meetings, participates in meetings, and attends educational programs as requested
Assist Hospice agencies with contracting in an effort to expedite payments
Assist clients, their families, and co-workers in understanding billing procedures and payment
Continually improve position procedures and policies
Keep write-offs to a minimum by proactively addressing problems
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein