Patient Accounts and Billing Specialist - Part-Time 20 hours

JSSA • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

JSSA is hiring a part-time Patient Accounts/Billing Specialist for its accounting team. The position is responsible for daily billing and payroll activities in JSSA's Homecare program. The role generates and reviews client invoices, posts payments, monitors receivables, supports payroll processing, and assists Homecare administrative staff with accounting-related needs. It also helps ensure funding-source reporting requirements are met, maintain accounting policies and procedures, and prepare materials for the annual audit. The role requires protecting confidential company and staff information, including information subject to HIPAA. JSSA serves a diverse clientele across the Washington metropolitan area and offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least two years of experience performing billing functions with progressively increasing responsibility.
• High proficiency with MS Office 365 applications and web-based operating systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong experience with billing and payroll processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information and understand HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with WellSky.

Responsibilities

• Use the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to generate and review monthly client invoices for mailing to clients, guardians, or long-term care insurance companies.
• Post online credit card payments and checks to individual client accounts in the EHR.
• Monitor and research aging accounts receivable, and alert the Homecare Director and Director of Patient Accounts about accounts over 60 days.
• Handle patient inquiries and contact clients to collect overdue balances.
• Ensure staff hours entered in the EHR timecard are accurate for billing and payroll purposes.
• Evaluate field staff hours to determine the appropriate client billing rate, including regular or overtime rates.
• Prepare an electronic file of staff hours and rates for semi-monthly submission to the Payroll Manager for import into payroll software, and review the draft payroll report.
• Work with the Payroll Manager on staff inquiries related to pay.
• Ensure fiscal and reporting requirements of all funding sources are met.
• Assist JSSA Homecare administrative staff with accounting-related needs.
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparing work for auditors for JSSA's annual audit.
• Keep company and staff information confidential to protect payroll operations.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with matching contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave, and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED