Nursing Home Billing Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: 01 Eagan - Eagan, MN 55121Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyNorthwest Respiratory Services is a leading provider of oxygen & respiratory products throughout the Midwest & Northern Rockies. Working from our Eagan, MN office, we are currently in search of a Nursing Home Biller in our Eagan, Minnesota office.  This person is responsible for reviewing facility invoices for accuracy before sending to contacts.  This person will work closely with their nursing home contacts, cash posting, and collections departments to keep accounting accurate.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Quality check and confirm Part A Set Ups Review PPS lists for hospital stays, discharges, expirations, and changes of insurance coverage Review paperwork to determine if we have all required documentation to bill insurance Review all billing for accuracy before sending out invoices to nursing homes Process insurance changes Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, co-workers, management personnel, nursing home contacts and others Maintain thorough understanding of different insurance contracts/payers we handle and keep abreast of any changes with these contracts Provide back up to Cash Posting on where to apply payments Benefits: $20-$22 per hour Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance Match 401k Eligibility on Day One of Employment FSA Account (Medical and/or Dependent) Pet Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance  Vacation, sick, and paid holidays QualificationsKey Qualifications: Understanding of different insurance contracts and payers Able to adjust to change in process or routine Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Punctual and dependable, customers and co-workers are counting on you! Understanding of HIPAA laws to handle confidential personal and medical information Excellent telephone and typing skills Additional, preferred skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel Previous data entry and medical knowledge Bilingual is a plus! We look forward to seeing your application and the opportunity to speak with you further! Northwest Respiratory Services is a privately held, regional leader in the respiratory product and service industry.  We proudly serve patients in their own homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and veterans receiving care from the VA Hospital.  Since 1976, we have been a trusted partner, dedicated to the highest standard of care at the best possible value. Northwest Respiratory Services is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled