Job Description

AR Coordinator- Hospice Biller (Full-Time)

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 an hour based on years of experience

Join Us and Be Apart of The Samaritan Difference!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and submit hospice claims electronically to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers.
• Utilize billing software to adjust, correct, and resubmit claims when necessary.
• Monitor claims to ensure timely submission and reimbursement.
• Bill hospice discharges on a weekly basis.
• Process Notice of Election (NOE) billing requirements.
• Enter and manage NOE information in the billing system.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice billing regulations and submission timelines.
• Prepare and submit Room & Board claims for hospice patients residing in nursing facilities.
• Coordinate with contracted facilities to ensure accurate census information for billing.
• Monitor room and board reimbursement and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Follow up with payers or facilities regarding unpaid room and board claims.
• Monitor hospice accounts receivable to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Investigate and resolve unpaid or denied claims.
• Follow up on rejected claims and resubmit corrections as needed.
• Coordinate accounts receivable activities to meet required schedules for billing and financial reporting.
• Post payments to hospice patient accounts.
• Prepare adjustments within the accounts receivable system when necessary.
• Reconcile payment activity with billing reports.
• Assist with identifying and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Communicate with clinical and administrative staff to obtain documentation required for billing or claim resolution.
• Participate in revenue cycle team meetings as necessary.
• Maintain accurate billing documentation and records.
• Support process improvements to enhance billing accuracy and reimbursement efficiency.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma
• A minimum of 3 years experience in hospice billing or healthcare revenue cycle experience
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice billing regulations
• Experience with room and board billing for hospice patients in nursing facilities
• Familiarity with Medicaid and managed care payer processes
• Experience with electronic billing systems and EHR platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Microsoft Excel and Word applications.

Benefits Include, But Not Limited To:

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more.
• 403(b) with 5% employer match.
• Tuition and mileage reimbursement.
• Generous PTO and Extended Sick Time bank.

Samaritan is the leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, social connections, hospice care, grief support, education, and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980.

To learn more, please visit our website: samaritannj.org