Billing Specialist

Billing SpecialistCross Country Healthcare is looking for top talent to join our team! Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (CCH) is a leader in providing total talent management including strategic workforce solutions, contingent staffing, permanent placement and other consultative services for healthcare clients. Leveraging over 35 years of expertise and insight, CCH solves complex labor-related challenges for clients while providing high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient care.Basic Purpose:The Billing Specialist's primary responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate processing of approved timesheets and invoices. The Billing Specialist will also research and resolve all provider and client inquiries in a timely and customer-focused manner.Essential Functions:The primary function is to take ownership of the error free completion of the entire weekly bill cycle to include:Invoicing all customers, based on customers' billing cycle, for all hours worked and all other revenue including travel, bonus, and housing subsidiesAccurate and timely processing of all adjustments (debits and credits), initiated by either external (client-related) or internal (Shared Services) requestsTimely research and resolution of all billing inquiries to the assigned mailboxes utilizing the highest level of customer serviceEnsure accurate completion of all special billing for appropriate clients, including maintaining exception billing list for designated customersBecome familiar with the processing of other types of invoicing as needed (i.e. Fee based billing, RPO or Perm Placement)Responsible to maintain all necessary documentation for processing cycle; included but not limited to emailed invoices, reports, etc.Perform all necessary SOX and Internal Key ControlsAudit all timesheet and expensesResponsible for distribution of all invoices in accordance with customer requestsAll other duties as assigned with or without accommodationKnowledge and understanding of timecard system used by Payroll and its impact on client billing. Ability to use this knowledge in researchAbility to run and analyze Peoplesoft bill queries for research and inquiriesDevelop working knowledge of billing and reconciliations for Third Party Systems, i.e. Shiftwise, B4 Health, etc.Manage billing updates in Third party system and internal billing system as requiredMaintain current and accurate customer information such as contacts, addresses, and purchase orders, cost centers, invoice format requested by the customer etc.This position may involve the rotation of job responsibilities for purposes of cross-training and career development.All other duties as assigned.Function may include Medical claims billing:Adhere to insurance payers for appeals and errors processingConfirm patient benefits and insurance eligibilityFollow and adhere to all regulations and guidelines set by state programs such as HIPPAResponsible for ensuring all services are assigned with the correct CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes and are billed and processed in accordance with government and third-party payer guidelines in a timely mannerResponsible for correcting, completing, and processing claims for all payer codeCoordinates and clarifies with providers, when necessary, on information that seems incomplete or is lacking for proper coding and/or claim adjudicationReview submitted claims daily for accuracyQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent require, some college preferred3 years' experience in billing, preferably in the Staffing or Medical field3-5 years of demonstrated analytical sense with excellent attention to detailUnderstanding of medical terminology in compliance with ICD-10-CMKnowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and commercial insurance preferredKnowledge of integrated pay/bill preferredDetail and task-orientedDeadline drivenStrong organization skillsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with a proficient knowledge of ExcelAbility to know when to communicate and escalate issues to managementExcellent communication skillsHandle several conflicting priorities, must be flexible, be willing to assist and fill in as neededAbility to multi-taskBenefitsCross Country Healthcare offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, 401(k) plan, Tuition Assistance, and Pet Insurance.Cross Country Healthcare is an EEO employer - M/F/Veteran/DisabilityOther detailsJob Family Enterprise Support ServicesJob Function NMGRPay Type HourlyMin Hiring Rate $22.00Max Hiring Rate $24.00Apply NowBoca Raton, FL, USAVirtual