Remote Billing Specialist | Symbii Home Health and Hospice | Chubbuck, ID - Pennant Services

We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. We want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.
Job Description Summary
The billing coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, private payer and patient billing, and accounts receivable tracking and follow-up. Please note that this position is remote.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Accurately enters 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.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports.
• Maintains accurate Medicare and Medicaid billing analysis reports.
• 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 manager 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.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• At least three years' experience in health care billing and collections management preferably in home care operations. Billing information systems knowledge required.
• Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and demonstrate good communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated capability to accurately manage detailed information.
• Able to deal tactfully with patients, family members, referral sources and payers.
• Demonstrates autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Symbii Home Health & Hospice
Chubbuck, Idaho

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.