Accounts Receivable Specialist - Home Health at Transition Home Healthcare in Houston, TX

Job description

• We are looking for a self-driven, organized individual who understands that in order to provide outstanding customer service to our patients, we must ensure that they have a great experience from the start!

Responsibilities

• Ensure reimbursement through efficient billing and collections operations and effective accounts receivable management.
• Ensure billing and patient account records are updated in multiple EMR systems timely and accurately. Document all follow-up and necessary information in reference to the patient account.
• Work aged accounts receivables, resubmit bills on overdue accounts, and submit significantly delinquent accounts to supervisor for further collection.
• Gather, collate, and report key billing information to the Director of Revenue Cycle Management.
• Understand the billing information system and maintain comprehensive working knowledge including upgrades and enhancements.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, family members, payors, and referral sources.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge of insurance company and authorization requirements.
• Has knowledge of payor contracts and ensures payors are billed according to contract provisions.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of billing operations.
• Complete other tasks as required and designated by supervisor and/or administrator.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience with billing processes, AR, prior authorizations, and billing systems in home health/hospice.
• Knowledge of different insurance and HMO plans and ability to research complex issues.
• Working knowledge of insurance(s) for home health, authorization, and appeals requirements.
• Proficient level experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HCHB EMR
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Required

• Billing processes
• Accounts receivable (AR)
• Prior authorizations
• Billing systems in home health/hospice
• Ability to research complex issues
• Experience with HCHB EMR

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
• 401(k) w/company match