Revenue Cycle Specialist

Join Arizona's largest, most prominent not-for-profit hospice, serving the valley since 1977.

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork, and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Benefits :

Supportive work environment with a culture of caring for patients and one another.

Competitive wages and excellent benefit program.

Generous Paid Time Off.

Flexible schedules for work / life balance

Position Profile

Th Revenue Cycle Specialist ensures accuracy and completeness of claims billed to multiple payors for hospice, in-home primary care, palliative care and / or dementia care. Analyzes reasons for payments less than expected and effectively works to resolve with appropriate payment. Manages assigned accounts receivable aging at targeted levels to facilitate cash flow.

Responsibilities

Collects and coalesces information to prepare bill for claim submission.

Bills assigned payers and programs.

Assures timely collection of unpaid accounts receivable from assigned payers.

Maintains accurate accounts receivable data in EMR.

Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner.

Assures accurate data entry of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, commercial insurance, and self-pay payments and adjustments to patient accounts, if applicable.

Maintains professional knowledge and enhances professional skills.

Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of healthcare revenue cycle experience.

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, commercial and AHCCCS insurance and billing regulations and guidelines.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to influence / persuade and gain commitment from others.

Professional image, enthusiastic attitude and self-motivated work ethic.

Excellent computer skills, including intermediate-level Excel.

Strong math and data entry skills, including 10-key by touch.

Preferred Qualifications

Athena and / or HomeCare HomeBase experience.

Physician practice and / or Hospice billing experience.