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San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living

Medical Billing Collections Specialist

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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About the Campus Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine‑acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long‑term skilled nursing, short‑term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the Campus was founded in 1871 and continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults.

Position Summary The Medical Billing and Collections Specialist is responsible for the timely billing and collections of all assigned payers. Responsibilities include monthly billing of all accounts from the previous month, ensuring receipts by payers, resolving outstanding balances, filing co‑insurance accounts, tracking cash collected, and documenting activities in appropriate systems.

Essential Job Duties

Generate timely billing of assigned payers

Ensure claims are received and processed by payers

Review A/R balances to ensure timely and accurate payments are received

Maintain current and accurate computer data including documentation of all accounts activity performed in A/R systems

Bill all co-insurance accounts per payer‑specific guidelines

Complete cash logs as required

Review and understand correspondence received from third‑party payers including remittance advices, Explanation of Benefits, denial letters, etc.

Adhere to all established goals and be able to explain variances to goals

Attend meetings and in‑service training sessions, as appropriate

Prepare and submit reports regarding billing and accounts receivable, as required

Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and government agencies

Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction

Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction

Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

Show strong attention to detail

Be hardworking, organized, and desire to work within a team environment

Communicate in a clear, friendly, professional and proactive manner

Perform all other business‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years experience working in accounts receivable and collections in a healthcare setting

Professional, Hospital, Inpatient and Outpatient Skilled Nursing Facility billing experience

High school diploma or equivalent; BA degree in Accounting or Business preferred

Knowledge of and demonstrated skill with pertinent billing software

Experience with Excel and Microsoft Word programs

Ability to multi‑task, follow through and meet deadlines

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment

Ability to work productively with a diverse group of people

Knowledge of billing and collection practices and techniques

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, residents, family members, and at all levels of the organization

Why Work at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living

Competitive hourly pay: $27.00–$35.00, based on experience

Mission‑driven nonprofit serving older adults for over 150 years

Comprehensive continuum of care on a nine‑acre San Francisco campus

Collaborative, values‑based workplace grounded in dignity, compassion, and community

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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