Medical Billing And Collections Specialist

Medical Billing and Collections SpecialistFull Time | Day ShiftSaint Elizabeth Home provides exceptional Short Term Rehabilitation, Long-term care and specialized memory care, and offers two distinct models of care on one campus. Saint Elizabeth Home has been recognized as the Best Nursing Home in Rhode Island for the FOURTH year in a row!The Medical Billing and Collections Specialist's main purpose is to properly bill and collect accounts receivables (Medicaid, Medicaid pending, private), manage personal needs accounts, and assure accuracy of reports filed with outside agencies or used internally. Responsibilities of a Medical Billing and Collections Specialist:Responsible for resident billing for above payors

Responsible for collections of accounts receivables for above payors

Record cash receipts and prepare deposits.Notify Department of Human Services of admissions, downgrades, and discharges on Medicaid ResidentsUpdates Medicaid pending with appropriate staff in addition to above payors.Communicates receivable issues with Office Manager and Administrator when necessary and in a timely fashion.Manage resident personal needs accounts.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications for a Medical Billing and Collections Specialist:High school diploma/GED required.Associate's degree or Bachelor Degree preferred in bookkeeping, accounting or finance.Three to five years of medical billing/collections experience required; long term care experience preferred.Demonstrated experience and success in the area of collections.Strong computer skills and a demonstrated capacity to handle multiple duties and deadlines.Solid bookkeeping and reporting skills, and experience with government agencies that relate to finances.Why choose Saint Elizabeth Community?Saint Elizabeth Community is a non-profit, locally owned organization providing compassionate, high-quality care since 1882. With 11 locations across Rhode Island, we offer a full continuum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Home Care, and Rehabilitation.What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer:Competitive pay, including shift & weekend differentials

Generous paid time off policy including 11 paid holidays

Consistently low resident-to-caregiver ratios Flexible Scheduling Options and "Short Pay"High-quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week403B Employer Contribution PlanTuition Assistance and Loan ReimbursementCareer advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals

Childcare Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Referral and Perfect Attendance Bonuses! EAP, Life Insurance, and more!Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated just like family!Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate. We have some of the best staffing ratios in the state... come and meet us to see how our mission and philosophy of care influence all that we do!- Trusted Care Since 1882! -EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.