Medical Billing Specialist

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.  

Medical Billing Specialist: 

• Job Type: Full-Time, Remote After On-Site Training for 1-2 Weeks 

• Approved Remote Locations: Columbus, OH or Williamstown, WV

• Hours: Monday – Friday; 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8 Hour Shift with 30 Minute Lunch) 

• On-Site Training Locations: 800 Yard St. Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43212 or 431 Highland Ave Williamstown, WV 26187

• Pay Rate: $17.00 -$22.00 per Hour 

Job Summary: 

The Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient billing. This position will also follow up on open accounts receivable for collection of payment from payers and to correct any issues resulting in unbilled claims. 

Responsibilities:  

• Accurately enter patient billing data, including visit charges and supply charges, into the information system. 

• Accurately processes and bills Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient claims in accordance with payer requirements and organization policy. 

• Maintains complete and accurate billing and accounts receivable records. 

• Prepares Medicare, Medicaid, private payer and patient remittances for data entry. 

• Alerts appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documents required for billing. 

• Assists with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmitting bills to overdue accounts, and alerting the Billing management team of seriously overdue accounts. 

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, payers, and other customers. 

• Maintains the confidentiality of patient and organization information at all times. 

• Performs other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as required. 

• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this job. 

• The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

Qualifications:  

• At least 2 years' experience in health care data entry, preferably in home health care systems. 

• At least 2 years of previous health care related billing experience, preferably in home health care billing. 

• Current knowledge of PDGM and NOA billing requirements for Medicare. 

• High school graduate or equivalent required.  

• 2 years of college/associate degree preferred. 

Skills:  

• Microsoft Excel.  

• Knowledge of payer portals for billing and follow up (Epic, Waystar-Zirmed, Availity).  

• Knowledge of Kinnser/Waystar EMR is preferred.  

• Organization and attention to detail.  

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• 401(k)  

• 401(k) Matching 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• Paid Time Off  

• Paid Sick Time  

• Referral Program