Billing Specialist

## Description

The Billing Specialist is responsible for entering and completing payer specific billing for assigned centers and follow-up. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Complete payer assigned billing for assigned centers per billing schedule.  Provide back-up billing (primary as well as coinsurance) for centers assigned to other Billing Specialists.  Maintain assigned accounts receivable at or under the company goal.  Post cash as assigned to the payer.  Attend training sessions as necessary.  Promote and demonstrate a Service Excellence culture.  Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will be eligible to work a hybrid work assignment/schedule after successfully completing all training and competency requirements for this position.

## Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school diploma, or equivalent.  Minimum two years’ billing experience, preferably in health care and/or skilled nursing.  Accounting/Collection experience preferred.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook.  Demonstrated analytical skills for the reconciliation of patient accounts.  High level of initiative, confidentiality, organizational skills, and ability to follow complex instructions.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with payer specific state and local officials as well as center personnel, insurance company representatives, residents, and responsible parties.  Must be flexible, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be able to make effective decisions and work as part of a service excellence team