• Job Description

  Req#: 4846

  Description

  AR BILLING & COLLECTION SPECIALIST

  
  Vetter Health Services, a premier provider of senior living is offering an opportunity for the right person to join an excellent organization as an AR Billing Specialist. Vetter Health Services is an innovative, quality company that has been serving seniors for over 40 years. Our Mission of "Dignity in Life" and our compelling Vision and Values separates us from our competitors.

  
  The AR Billing Specialist duties consists of:

  • Establish, build, and maintain rapport by delivering excellent customer service via phone and email directly with
    Business Office Managers and all team members.
  • Collaborate with a team of enthusiastic professionals to minimize aging/bad debt exposure by researching delinquent accounts and using problem‐solving and multitasking skills to quickly identify and resolve account issues.
    
  • Willingness to learn Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other Commercial Payer and/or Third‐Party billing.
    
  • Perform facility Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and other Commercial Payer and/or Third‐Party claims billing monthly.
    
  • Advise and communicate any errors and/or variances found and make recommendations on an on‐going basis to facility Business Office Managers.
    
  • Analyze and research any unpaid, no response claims; analyzing trends with accounts to foresee any potential issues.
    
  • Evaluate denials and partial payments to determine if further reimbursement is valid and properly appeal within guidelines to facilitate payments.
    
  • Continually following up with insurance companies to ensure a quick payment process.
    
  • Utilize best practices and AR reports to target aged balances for collection to meet and maintain aging goals.
    
  • Identify and request adjustments to accounts as necessary while following company procedures.
    
  • Ability to perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: cash receipt research/posting, billing, and Business Office Manager support.
    
  • Must have the ability to implement and interpret the financial goals, objectives, policies, and procedures while demonstrating the Mission, Vision, and Values of Vetter Senior Living.

  
  Qualified candidates will be experienced and have a strong knowledge in the following areas of accounting:

  • Associates degree in accounting or equivalent work experience
    Knowledge of PC based applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience using PointClickCare and eSolutions/Waystar software preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Commercial Payer and/or Third‐Party billing in a SNF environment.
  • Strong in collections and follow up on unpaid accounts
  • Multi‐facility SNF experience highly preferred
  • Attention to detail with the capability of maintaining confidentiality

  Vetter Health Services, recognized both locally and nationally as one of the best places to work, offers excellent benefits, an exceptional work environment, and the opportunity to learn and grow.

  Visit our website: www.vetterhealthservices.com.

  Qualified individuals may apply online on our Career Center or send resumes to rflanigan@vhsmail.com or

  Chief People Officer
  Vetter Health Services
  20220 Harney St.
  Elkhorn, NE 68022

  Qualifications

  Qualified candidates will have two years' experience in A/R and/or Third Party Insurance billing, preferably in the area of Medicare, Medicaid, and other Commercial payers. They will have a practical understanding of functional accounting procedures, A/R, claim follow-up and collections, A/P, account reconciliation, month-end close and financial reports.

• About the company

  Vetter Senior Living owns and operates thirty long-term care facilities in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri and manages one in Wyoming.

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