Billing Specialist

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Area of Interest: Billing and Administrative

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0/40 hours per pay period

Department: AbbeHealth Administration

Shift: Monday-Friday Days

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Maintain accurate Medicaid funding eligibility for consumers, accounts receivable, cash receipt records and related statistics for assigned affiliate corporations.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits –Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development– We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Responsible to the Business Services Manager for all related dutiesResponsible indirectly to affiliate corporations for timely and accurate financials information relating to accounts receivableResponsible to other business services staff members for communication and understanding of functions within other positionsEstablish rapport with affiliate corporations, maintain open communicationApply consumer for appropriate Medicaid fundingKnowledge of Medicaid policies and proceduresKnowledge of other funding sourcesTimely billings to all payersAccount Receivable, cash receipts and deposits for assigned affiliate corporationsEnsure correct charges for each consumer per authorization and internal AR policyCalculate consumer allowance per DHS policyProcess ancillary bills for consumersEnsure all payments have been properly posted and accountedReview all accounts at least once per monthPursue collections and refund overpayment in a timely manner, specifically any balance over 90 days aged requires immediate attentionReview and revise procedures as necessary for greater efficiency as assignedTimeliness, adequacy and accuracy for financial and other reportsTimely response and follow-up to consumer and staff questionsMeeting deadlines as required per office policyMaintain adequate, organized and accurate recordsMaintain adequate documentation for procedures and work in processAppropriately request support and information as needed

Qualifications

Two years Medicaid billing experienceAccounts Receivable knowledgeWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and ExcelValid Iowa Driver’s LicenseMust carry current automobile insurance in accordance with Abbe’s policiesMust present a recent (before first date of employment) MVR accounting from the Motor Vehicle Department, State of Iowa to the Human Resources Department. The results of this MVR must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in Abbe’s motor vehicle policies.Area of Interest: Patient Services;FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;Department: Administration;Shift: Monday-Friday Days;Job ID: 146051;