Billing Specialist

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Billing SpecialistLocation: San Diego, CA 92111Position: Billing SpecialistPay Rate: $30/hrDuration: 13 weeksExpected Shift: 40 hrs/week8am to 4:30pmFull Time OnsiteExperience-2 Years of Experience (Minimum)-5 Years of Experience (Preferred)-Assisting with posting under Brightree system, so experience in BT is preferable or it may be any relatable Homecare payment posting experience, and mostly with Commercial payors.Education-Highschool diploma - must provide proof of copy on diploma and/or transcriptsJob Summary· Payment Application SpecialistThe Payment Application Specialist researches, audits, reconciles and applies all cash receipts toAR accounts. Is skilled at researching, auditing, and reconciling payments for the respectivedepartments. Is able to interpret explanations of benefits (EOBs) and reconcile and apply payments,recoupments, and provider level adjustments (PLBs). Identifies external payments and non-patientpayments, and takes proper steps to transfer to the appropriate entity/general ledger account usingdesignated adjustment codes. Processes payments and denials with the correct denial/remittancecodes and applies denials/payments to the appropriate account/liability bucket. Handles processingof Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) payments. Conducts in-depth research to resolve any balancingissues or to reconcile unidentified payments posted to clearing accounts. Identifies issues withERAs/contractual calculations/payer compliance and escalates appropriately. Uses systemgenerated reports, performs in-depth research and reconciliation of variances in the internalbalancing tool. Recognizes and shares areas for process improvements. Is considered a subjectmatter expert (SME) in multiple areas of payment application and trains team members/documentsprocesses/participates in workflow testing and other projects in order to improve the overallknowledge and function of their team. Performs other duties as assigned.Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!