Medicaid Billing Specialist

Accura HealthCare • West Des Moines, IA

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

Accura HealthCare has an opportunity to invite a Medicaid Billing Specialist - Lead to join our growing accounting and finance team! We are a multi-state senior living organization and this position will reside out of our Resource Center located in Clive, Iowa but we are considering candidates that live in Omaha, NE to work remotely. This role will support our communities across four states. Prior experience working with a multi-state organization would benefit the person joining us in this role. Our ideal candidate has prior billing experience within the healthcare industry, specifically Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) billing experience. Medicaid billing experience is necessary to be considered. The Medicaid Billing Specialist performs a range of functions necessary to accurately process billing and payment for multiple facilities. This position requires coordination with facilities and other departments to ensure the proper flow and maintenance of all required information and procedures. Therefore, ideally a Business Office Manager, within senior living, would be an ideal candidate for this role.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance reimbursement systems, including billing forms and requirements for various third party payers is required.
• Two of more years of Accounts Receivable experience is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including experience and comfortability utilizing various accounting software.
• Knowledge of regulations affecting skilled nursing facility business offices.

Nice To Haves

• Long term care billing experience is highly desired.
• Associates degree in accounting or business is preferred.
• Experience with Point Click Care would be beneficial but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable billing and collection of payments for all designated payers and designated locations in order to meet and maintain goals.
• Monitors Medicaid billing and claims are accurately and timely filed on behalf of their designated facility for both Primary and Secondary payers.
• Monitor A/R aging focusing on accounts requiring further attention by involving the A/R and Billing Supervisor and/or nursing home staff.
• Comply with all related laws and regulations pertaining to the position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• These benefits are available to full-time employees. Minnesota employees are eligible for PTO regardless of status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees