Billing Specialist jobs in Knoxville, TN

Position : Billing Specialist

Pay : $19.50 / hr. - $21.00 / hr. Depending on experience

Billing Specialist is responsible to generate and bill clean claims, as well as, for follow-up of timely and accurate payments of patient accounts.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families.

All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include :

Competitive Salary* Bonus Eligibility* Eligible for benefits within 60 days* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision);

health savings account* Earned Time Off* 401 (K) plan with company match* Paid Training* Mileage Reimbursement* Tuition Reimbursement* Flexible Scheduling* Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities :

1. Prepares and maintains patient billing files.

2. Prepares Notice of Elections for Medicare patients and enters data into the Fiscal Intermediaries data entry program.

3. Participates in the quality program (IOP).

4. Reviews and edits claims prior to billing to ensure accurate and clean claim submission.

5. Meets all billing and accounts receivable deadlines during the month and at month-end.

6. Prepares and distributes unsubmitted billing list to appropriate personnel weekly.

7. Reviews all remittance advices for contractual adjustments, withholds and bad debt. Attaches documentation for justification, as needed.

8. Follows-up by phone call to payers on open dates of service for payments, denials and resubmission of claims, if necessary.

9. Documents all accounts receivable follow-up and maintains in patient billing file.

10. Prepares and bills Medicare Secondary Payer claims through the Fiscal Intermediaries direct data entry program.

12. On a quarterly basis and upon signature by the Director of Operations / Reimbursement, prepares and sends to Fiscal Intermediary Medicare, credit balance reports for each Hospice office.

15. Maintains branch locations monthly unbilled if assigned.

16. Reports any ADR's to Compliance Officer and Regional Director of Clinical Care.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or the equivalent preferred.* Proficient with common office software such as word processing and spreadsheets, etc.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented.* Must be able to communicate clearly and comprehend written and verbal communications.

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris is an affiliate of NHC. Caris / NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Last updated : 2024-04-06