Billing Specialist
Billing Specialist
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$ 36000 - 54000
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Job Description
The Billing Specialist oversees all billing activities including processing claims for Medicaid (IDOA) insurance providers and privatepay clients. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of home health care billing practices familiarity with Illinois Medicaid and insurance regulations and a proactive approach to problemsolving and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- IDOA Billing:
- Process and manage claims for Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) services.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and denials promptly.
- Ensure compliance with state and Medicaid regulations.
- Insurance Billing:
- Submit claims to insurance providers accurately and on time.
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims appealing when necessary.
- Maintain relationships with insurance representatives for efficient issue resolution.
- Private Pay Billing:
- Generate invoices for privatepay clients and ensure timely payment collection.
- Communicate with clients about payment plans or outstanding balances.
- General Duties:
- Ensure all billing documentation is accurate complete and uptodate.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with the accounting department to track receivables.
- Stay updated on changes in billing regulations for IDOA Medicaid and insurance.
- Train and support staff as needed on billingrelated policies and software.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Healthcare Administration preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of billing experience preferably in a home health or healthcare setting.
- Proficiency with billing software (experience with systems like Availity CareVoyant or MatrixCare is a plus).
- Strong knowledge of Medicaid (IDOA) is required
- Excellent attention to detail organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $36000 $54000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).
- Benefits:
- Health dental and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement plan (e.g. 401(k) with company matching.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Schedule:
- Fulltime Monday through Friday.
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required to meet deadlines.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
