Senior Billing Specialist

Children's Home Healthcare is hiring for a Billing Assistant in Richardson, TX. This is not a remote position. Billing Assistant Essential Functions Assist Billing Manager and Appeals Manager with billing operations of the agency on a daily basis as it relates to the agency finance unit. Billing, audit, correct, and appeal on a weekly basis. Follow the billing protocol of each individual contract when in-network. Submit claims via EDI or drop to paper as designated by payer. Check with a representative from the insurance company to see if you must file on a UB04 or CMS1500, and verify coding, HCPCS, coverage, contracted rates, etc. Prepare and mail statements as needed. Report delinquent accounts to the billing manager. Daily audit claims spreadsheet to ensure no claims are filed outside timely filing deadlines. Assist appeals manager with daily appeals and appeal projects. Billing Assistant Financial and Supervisory Functions Ensure daily audit of rates, quantity, and type of charge against contracts and tariffs for all monthly recurring, usage, and one-time charges. Responsible for timely and accurate audit and billing disputes and release of all telecommunications and support services invoices for prompt payment. Develop and maintain a dispute management and escalation process, including filing disputes when billing errors are identified and tracking disputes through resolution within a specified time period. Track/report disputes and escalation to regulatory authorities when warranted. Assure compliance with Medicaid billing rules and other private insurance regulations. Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and uphold patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, privacy, and civil rights. Billing Assistant Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in medical billing. Capable of working under stress and maintaining a team spirit. Create and assess billing statements. Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel. Stay up to date with new billing regulations. Handle multiple tasks efficiently without direction. Self‑motivated and require little supervision. Valid driver’s license and good driving record, as determined by the employer. Billing Assistant Employee Benefits Competitive pay. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental insurance through AFLAC. Paid time off in addition to holiday pay. Salary Range: $18–22 per hour. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr