Medicaid/Insurance Billing Specialist #HIRING

Stephen Center has served homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha since 1984 with the mission to partner with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty.  The Pettigrew Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing offerings provide safe and secure housing while individuals and families complete an assessment of permanent housing options. All Stephen Center residents have access to dual diagnosis support services via the HERO addiction/recovery program. 100% of Stephen Center shelter supportive housing participants are living in poverty.  Housing transition support identifies poverty barriers that may impact one’s ability to achieve or maintain permanent housing through case management, life skills and behavioral health services. Stephen Center serves approximately 250 people daily in all programs.  

Purpose:

Provide billing support and services for Stephen Center, Inc.’s client service programs of the Stephen Center, Inc.  Serves as the Medicaid and insurance billing expert in the department.

Key Accountabilities:

·Ensure client financial information is correct and up to date, and administer the collection and tracking of client financial information

·Administer identification of responsible party payer sources, whether clients or 3^rd party payers, for clients as well administration of food stamps applications as needed

·Administer the collection and coordination of all necessary documentation needed to accurately bill responsible parties in compliance with responsible party guidelines and/or regulations

·Enter all new client information into both EHR systems for correct data and reporting purposes

·Responsible for all credentialing and contracting of providers with 3^rd party payers including Medicaid and commercial insurance

·Respond to all information and/or documentation requests in a timely fashion

·Prepare invoices, payment requests, etc. and accurately and timely submit them to responsible parties

·Batch all daily charges for accuracy and electronic submission to payers

·Gather remittance from 3^rd party payers via clearinghouse, portal, and bank reconciliation

·Post all remittance from 3^rd party payers to client ledger

·Assist all self-pay and voucher payer clients in obtaining NE Medicaid upon intake

·Establish EHR permissions and access to the program upon employment

·Monthly verification of eligibility for NE Medicaid clients

·Verifying accuracy of all information entered into the EHR

·Training of new employees in the EHR program

·Monitor prior authorizations and communicate any discrepancies with the UR staff.

·Monitor and administer the collection of payments for services, late or missed payments, responsible party balances, and follow up on and/or appeal late, missed, or denied payments from responsible parties

·Collaborate with the Program Directors to ensure all payments and information are entered accurately into the accounting information system, the Nebraska Probation Information system (vouchers), etc.

·Collect payments, mail, labs, and correspondence from HERO and distribute to appropriate departments

·Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

·Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively

·Sitting – All day

·Standing/Walking – Periodically

·Kneeling –  Periodically

·Pushing/Pulling– Periodically

·Lifting up to 20 pounds – Periodically

Education and Experience:

·At least 5 years in Medicaid billing and credentialing of contracts and providers,

Great health benefits:

Medical

Dental, vision, and STD are covered 100%

Pay: $45,000-$55,000 per year

Other Benefits include:

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

Paid PTO

Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance

10 paid holidays

Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location-$120 value!

22% Discount at Verizon Wireless

Free on-site lunches

Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!!

Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines.

Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in Stephen Center!