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Revenue Cycle Accountant / Billing SpecialistAt Northern Illinois Hospice, our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Revenue Cycle Accountant / Billing Specialist to play a key role in supporting our hospice and palliative care services. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment and takes pride in ensuring accurate, compliant billing, especially in Room & Board reimbursement.This is a fully onsite position – remote or hybrid work is not available.What You'll Bring (Required Experience)To be successful in this role, candidates must have hands-on experience with healthcare Room & Board billing:Minimum 2 years of direct Room & Board billing experience in a healthcare setting (required)Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing, ideally within assisted living or skilled nursing environmentsProficiency with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codingBachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)Please note: Candidates without direct Room & Board billing experience will not be considered.What You'll DoIn this high-impact role, you will independently manage key aspects of the revenue cycle, including:Overseeing hospice and palliative care billing, including accounts receivable, collections, and cash postingPreparing, submitting, and resolving claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payersInvestigating denials, managing appeals, and resolving underpaymentsMonitoring AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 daysProducing monthly revenue and AR reports to support organizational insightEnsuring compliance with Medicare, hospice regulations, and HIPAA requirementsReconciling EMR and accounting systems while maintaining audit-ready documentationResponding to patient and family billing questions with professionalism and compassionWork Environment100% onsite position (not eligible for remote or hybrid work)Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pmCollaborative, mission-driven environmentPay & BenefitsThe Revenue Cycle Accountant / Billing Specialist salary range is $47,000 – $67,988, based on experience and education, plus a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) with match.Ready to Apply?If you're a Revenue Cycle Accountant / Billing Specialist who wants purpose, stability, and growth, this role is for you. Join Northern Illinois Hospice and let your accounting career support extraordinary hospice care powered by strong, compliant reimbursement practices.
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rockford, IL, 61109, US
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