Senior Billing Specialist, Private Pay

Life Care Services•Des Moines, IA

1d•$44,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for billing the community residents while assuring that Community Finance’s quality control best practices are in place and being followed. At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you’ll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You’ll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

Requirements

High school diploma
2-4 years of experience
Familiarity with senior living industry preferred
Proficient in data entry
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to interact with a wide range of people including field personnel and all levels of LCS personnel
Analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to solve basic accounting problems
Working knowledge of accounts payable systems
Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.)
Solid understanding of customer service principles, and the ability to apply them
Strong oral and written communication skills. Use of proper grammar, content, and identified standards/format
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, prioritize work schedules, and complete tasks by desired due dates
Strong time management and organizational skills with willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet organizational deadlines

Responsibilities

Generates and reviews monthly private pay and Medicaid resident billing
Prepares and submits Medicaid claims
Monitors all Medicaid claim processes to bring A/R balance to zero
Processes cash receipts
Tracks cash receipts on individual community cash sheets
Collaborates with the rest of the Community Finance team on daily tasks and month end close to ensure we are meeting deadlines and the needs of the customer
Reconciles resident statements, researches and corrects discrepancies
Balances, reviews, and runs reports, as requested
Provides training and daily support for community staff (Executive Director, Business Office Manager, and other team members) related to billing processes and procedures
Provides leadership and mentoring to other Accounts Payable Specialists
Contributes as an active member of the Community Finance team by assisting co-workers with overloads as time permits and contributing to team projects
Provides backup coverage when other team members are out of the office
Completes special projects, as requested or assigned