NurseCore has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a Medical Billing and Collections Specialist for our St Petersburg location. As a national leader in medical staffing and home care services, we offer competitive compensation, benefits and the chance to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. If you’re motivated, enthusiastic, and have experience in medical billing and collections, we want you on our team! Join us at the heart of healthcare, apply today!
Responsibilities The Medical Billing and Collections Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate invoicing to customers and collecting payments from customers.
Compiles and reviews for accuracy all required billing and payroll reports and provides information to Branch Director and Corporate Payroll Department as required
Prints, reviews and mails invoices within company timeframe, including required documentation required by payor to process claim
Prints accounts receivable reports and provides copy to Branch Director on weekly basis
Reviews accounts receivable reports for short pays, unapplied payments and skipped invoices
Researches information and contacts clients in timely manner to resolve issues
Maintains on-going contact with clients to ensure prompt payments on all accounts
Sets up new staffing clients, ensuring pay/bill reflect contracted agreement
Requests credit checks on all new accounts and communicates same to Branch Director for decision regarding credit limits
Sets up new homecare clients and tracks, including:
Verify Insurance
Enter all information in ContinuLink on new homecare clients, including plan of care, pay/bill table, units/billing codes
Track physician’s orders and plan of care for signatures
Monitor care authorizations weekly
Assist in maintaining clinical files
Processes all time slips within ContinuLink system weekly in timely manner to include review and approval for billing and payroll
Investigates discrepancies and makes adjustments and corrections as needed
Processes instant/advance checks for field employees in accordance with established company policy and timelines
Maintains complete payroll, billing and collection documentation and files
Assists in other areas of the office as needed
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Competence To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Good grammar, voice and diction
Basic computer and keyboarding skills
Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)
Be able to read, write, and understand English.
Excellent attention to detail
Work well in a team environment
Able to maintain confidential information
Good time management skills
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Two-three years related experience in medical billing and collections. Health care experience preferred.
Experience should emphasize problem-solving skills.