Medicare Biller Collector - Lincoln Home Nursing - FT
About The Position
The Medicare Biller Collector verifies and balances the 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 also prepares daily deposits of mail and over-the-counter payments; maintains and reconciles patient trust funds, including monthly reconciliations and quarterly statements to residents or responsible parties; reconciles petty cash for the patient trust fund; and maintains reports required by local, state, or federal regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 multitask effectively 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 experience in long-term care or an SNF business office or related functions.
Responsibilities
- Verify and balance the 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 monthly patient statements 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
