Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist - Insurance A/R Specialist for NHC HomeCare Corporate

8am - 5pm Monday through Friday. This is an in office position.

Qualifications

High school diploma. Additional business and computer courses desirable.

3 years of third-party healthcare billing experience, preferable in home health care, including multiple carrier experience with EOB's and claims denials.

Knowledge of Medicare and Third Party Insurance Guidelines

Self-motivated. Able to work with little supervision.

Proficient in verbal and written communications, including active listening skills.

Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and high attention to detail.

Investigative personality-ability to efficiently determine the problem and get to the bottom of an issue.

Excellent Customer Service and telephone etiquette skills.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, write, hear/comprehend in order to communicate adequately to carry out job duties and responsibilities.
• Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements and learn new skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with a wide variety of people including insurance companies, patients, and and other NHC HomeCare staff.
• Must have predictable and consistent attendance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work outstanding Aged Accounts Reports
• Maintain a file on accounts requiring follow up until accounts are satisfactorily resolved.
• Review claims denials and submit corrected claims and/or follow up appeals
• Assist patients in understanding their balances after insurance has processed
• Be a reliable resource for other staff regarding insurance and their requirements
• Communicate with homecare offices as needed for claim and collection follow up
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities

About NHC
NHC is a nationally recognized leader in long-term and post-acute care. We are committed to providing compassionate care, supporting our communities, and fostering a workplace built on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/careers

EOE