POSITION SUMMARY:

The Billing Specialist is responsible to see that assigned billing functions are performed accurately and in a timely manner. She/he is responsible to ensure that billing functions are conducted in accordance with Marquis Certified Home Care policies and procedures, State/Federal and payer regulations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong phone/communication skills
Familiarity with medical billing policies
Computer skills
Experience with Certified Home Health and Licensed Home Health care billing
Experience with Medicare and Medicaid billing
Education: HS diplom

1. Assists, as requested, in developing and implementing plans to improve the billing process.
2. Ensures that assigned billing functions are accurately completed within designated time frame.
3. Responsible for portion of CHHA billing and knowledgeable about LHCSA billing
4. Responsible for follow up on payments not received within 30 days. Reports status of outstanding accounts receivable to Supervisor
5. Assists with CHHA Accounts Receivable as requested. Input information and process payment. Fill out deposit slips and take deposits to bank as needed.
6. Input CHHA Accounts Payable information into system to be ready for payment. Mail out payments when checks are processed.
7. Serve as primary back up for CHHA payroll.
8. Maintains confidentiality of all information.
9. Assists as requested with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) start up and integration of back office tasks
10. Other responsibilities, as deemed by the Coordinator of Fiscal Compliance and Director of Patient Services, for the smooth operation of the agency.
11. LHCSA Billing experience a plus