Medicare Biller Collector - Lincoln Home Nursing
About The Position
The Medicare Biller Collector verifies and balances facility census; obtains patient demographic and payer information and enters it into the EMR; and verifies patient eligibility and benefits. The role meets with residents and/or responsible parties to discuss and collect patient liability, obtains information needed to complete Medicaid applications on time, sends monthly patient statements, and follows up on private balances due. The position prepares daily deposits of mail and over-the-counter payments and maintains accurate accounting of patient trust funds, including monthly reconciliations and quarterly statements to residents or responsible parties. It also reconciles petty cash for the patient trust fund and maintains reports required by local, state, or federal regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- General application knowledge of Excel, Word, and Access.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal hospital departments, physician offices, patients, and insurance payors.
- Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize assigned duties.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree from an accredited college, with some applicable college courses.
- Certification in coding, physician office management, or applicable college courses.
- Proven applicable experience in an environment using electronic billing, internal report archives, and tools for applicable database management.
- Three or more years of work experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility business office, or related functions.
Responsibilities
- Verify and balance facility census.
- Obtain patient demographic and payer information and enter it into the EMR.
- Verify patient eligibility and benefits.
- Meet with residents and/or responsible parties to discuss and collect patient liability.
- Obtain necessary information for timely completion of Medicaid applications.
- Send patient statements monthly and follow up on private balances due.
- Prepare daily deposits of mail and over-the-counter payments.
- Maintain accurate accounting of patient trust funds, including monthly reconciliation and quarterly statements to residents or responsible parties.
- Reconcile petty cash for the patient trust fund.
- Maintain reports required by local, state, or federal regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
