Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk- Home Health - Shepherd of the Valley : Job Details

Overview

The Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk Home Health works in our fast paced-centralized billing operations team at our corporate office. The Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk is responsible for insurance verification, data entry, private billing, insurance claims, collection and follow-up for all payment sources. An ideal candidate would have experience with medical billing in a long term care organization or home health setting.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

* Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.

* We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.

Responsibilities

* Post payments and releases claims for all private pay, VA, and CSI clients.

* Obtains and mails invoice copies for customers.

* Researches and processes customer claims of invoice payment.

* Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.

* Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary for collection and/or in order to update accounts.

* Verify insurances for services and obtain authorization of visits through My Nexus

* maintain Home Health supply inventory for nurses and aides.

* Research billing denials for resubmission.

* Assists with related special projects as required.

Requirements

* Must have Associate's Degree, preferably in Accounting.

* A minimum of 1-2 years of administrative/office experience is required with emphasis to medical billing.

* Must be detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and computer skills.

* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software.

* An ideal candidate would have experience in medical billing, preferably in long term care or home health.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.

* Annual Performance Reviews

* Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.

* Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.

* Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.

* Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.

* Retirement - Employeess are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.

* Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.

* Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check. After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.