Hospice Billing Coordinator - Levittown, United States - Vitality Hospice and Palliative Care

Vitality Hospice and Palliative Care
Vitality Hospice and Palliative Care
Verified Company
Levittown, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

TITLE:
Billing Coordinator


JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex activities associated with maintaining accurate and complete billing and accounts receivable records. Review appropriate reports to ensure billing data accuracy. Resolve billing discrepancies regularly. Ensure eligibility is verified regularly and accurately maintained and followed up accordingly to prevent lost revenue. May provide functional advice and training to those less experienced within the office. Travel as necessary.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum age requirement of 18.
  • High School graduate or GED required.
  • Two years' experience in healthcare data entry, preferably in hospice with HCHB (Homecare Homebase)
  • Two-year degree in accounting or equivalent insurance/bookkeeping preferred
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Medicare, Medicaid and / or commercial insurance experience.
  • Strong analytical skills, organized work habits and proven attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Good customer relation skills.
  • Ability, flexibility and willingness to learn and grow as the company expands and changes.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to initiate duties as required.
  • Plan, organize, evaluate, and manage PC files and Microsoft Office.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
  • Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work within the scope of the position, in coordination with management, to meet the needs of our patients, families and professional colleagues.
  • Accurately enter patient/customer billing data, level of care, benefit periods, events, recurring charges, and physician billing data according to assigned tasks.
  • Ensure that all potential payers, including hospice benefits and eligibility, authorizations, and other pertinent insurance information has been identified, verified, and entered accurately into Company computer system prior to submission of billing and within deadlines per Company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that insurance-related documentation is secured, completed, reviewed, accurate, and submitted per Company and state requirements. This includes election, certifications, and authorization-related documentation required for billing.
  • Maintain tracking tools and diaries to ensure that all necessary information is secured for timely accurate payment. Alert appropriate management team members regarding late or missing documents required for billing.
  • Perform and ensure regular review and resolve discrepancies of accounts receivables according to Company procedures, policy, internal controls, and payer requirements.
  • Maintain and track the collection of receivables, in coordination with the CFO. Alert the CFO of seriously overdue accounts.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patient/clients, payors, and other customers. Maintain the confidentiality of patient/client and agency information at all times.
  • Assure for compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established company policies and procedures, including published manuals and responsibility matrixes
  • Regular attendance is to be maintained.
  • Adherence to a code of conduct conducive with Asana Hospice policy is expected.
  • Meet or exceed delivery of Company Service Standards in a consistent fashion.
  • Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company's mission.
  • Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Comply with all Reimbursement policies.
  • Create and maintain a professional atmosphere that is also a fun place to work.
  • Have FUN


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

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


Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person
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