Post Acute Billing Specialist

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Billing Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Care Partners which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Care Partners offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Post Acute Billing Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

The Billing Specialist is responsible for oversight of the revenue cycle as it relates to held or unprocessed claims to accomplish revenue collection goals. This position analyzes and responds to revenue and billing reports as well as internal processes and recommends strategies to maximize collections. The Billing Specialist demonstrates knowledge of governmental regulations and an exceptional understanding of insurance and coordination of benefits.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Daily monitoring of accounts receivable and billing audit reports to include billing notes, orders management; face to face process, and unverified visits.
• Effectively communicate with program leadership to inform of progress toward timely collections as well as constraints, barriers and bottlenecks.
• Research bottlenecks, constraints and barriers and works with program leadership to quickly find solutions.
• Monitors insurance approval/denial trends and makes recommendations to program leadership on areas for improvement
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the various practice and health facility management systems applicable to the work assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulations, leading to effective collections through compliance with Conditions of Participation for timely payment.
• Effectively train and educate staff, including program leadership on new processes, changing regulations and new processes to resolve barriers, constraints and bottlenecks.
• Follows HCA Ethics and Compliance policies. Adheres to the HCA Code of Conduct. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Health Administration, or related field

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree

Required Experience:

3+ years of progressive experience in a business / finance setting

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience in home health and/or hospice setting

Care Partners Health Services is a healthcare organization serving western North Carolina and offering a full continuum of post-acute care. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Care Partners provides compassionate post-acute care, including rehabilitation, home health, adult care, hospice and palliative care. Care Partners also offers a full acute care rehabilitation hospital. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 400 volunteers, Care Partners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury,…