Revenue Cycle Analyst
About The Position
If you’re a Revenue Cycle Analyst who wants more, this is your moment. At Northern Illinois Hospice, the Revenue Cycle Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring compassionate hospice care continues for patients and families across our community. Your expertise in billing and reimbursement directly supports care with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind. Why Northern Illinois Hospice? Founded in 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted, community-based hospice provider where mission and professionalism go hand in hand. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and deeply human. As a Revenue Cycle Accountant, you’re valued, respected, and empowered to make a real difference every day. A Day in the Life of a Revenue Cycle Analyst As a Revenue Cycle Analyst, your day blends analysis, collaboration, and impact. You’ll manage hospice billing, review claims, resolve denials, and ensure accurate reimbursement. You’ll partner with clinical teams, answer family billing questions with empathy, and see firsthand how your work sustains exceptional hospice care.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Accounting (Bachelor’s preferred)
- 2+ years of medical billing in hospice or long-term care strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing in an assisted living or skilled care facility, preferred
- ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s preferred
- 2+ years of medical billing in hospice or long-term care strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing in an assisted living or skilled care facility, preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage the full revenue cycle for hospice and palliative care, including billing, collections, cash posting, and AR
- Prepare, submit, research, and resolve claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers
- Investigate denials, appeal underpayments, and resubmit claims
- Monitor AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 days
- Produce monthly revenue and AR reports to support forecasting and budgets
- Ensure compliance with hospice, Medicare, HIPAA, and payer regulations
- Respond to patient and family billing inquiries with professionalism and care
- Reconcile EMR and accounting systems and maintain audit-ready records
Benefits
- generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) with match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
