Job Description
Job Description - Medicaid Billing Specialist Reports To
Director of Medicaid Billing
Summary
On-Site Waco Tx
The Medicaid Billing Specialist should have a solid background in medical billing and claims, specifically within Medicaid processes. This role is integral to our billing operations, ensuring accurate and timely claims management to optimize revenue cycle performance. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, have excellent communication abilities, and demonstrate both independence and team collaboration skills.
Job Duties
- Medicaid Claims Processing: Review, prepare, and submit Medicaid billing claims with accuracy and efficiency.
- Error Resolution and Claims Follow-Up: Identify and resolve any errors or discrepancies in claims, ensuring prompt and effective follow-up on outstanding or denied claims.
- Compliance and Regulations: Stay current with Medicaid billing requirements, compliance standards, and regulations to minimize claim denials.
- Documentation and Record Maintenance: Accurately maintain and update patient billing records, claims submissions, and reports within our billing software.
- Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including finance and customer service, to address billing inquiries, resolve issues, and support continuous process improvement.
- Reporting: Prepare and analyze billing and claims reports as needed to support accurate reporting and performance tracking.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in medical billing with specific experience in Medicaid claims processing.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; additional certification in medical billing or coding preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in billing software (specify software if known), and familiarity with general accounting principles and Medicaid billing protocols.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, third-party payers, and internal teams.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Working Conditions
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Utilization of phone, [other software needed/required] and email to perform job functions
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Company will provide laptop and other needed computer equipment.
About AxisCare
According to Pew Research, roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, and the American Society on Aging calculated that an American has a 70% chance of needing help with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, hygiene, etc. This has led to an unprecedented increase in Home Care agencies in the U.S. and abroad who strive to help those who have difficulty helping themselves, specifically offering non-medical (also referred to as non-skilled) services to seniors in their homes.
AxisCare was started in 2011 by industry leaders to help meet the demand for a more user-friendly and mobile-compatible solution. Our product is a web-based management platform that helps agencies manage CRM and marketing, Caregiver/Client scheduling, billing, payroll and much more. Headquartered in Waco, TX, AxisCare has clients in all 50 states as well as 6 other countries We are a fast-growing company seeking high-performing individuals looking for a fast-paced, autonomous working environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with ADA regulations as applicable. AxisCare
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