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Revenue Cycle Accountant / Billing Specialist

Northern Illinois Hospice, Rockford, IL, United States


Description
At 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)

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 environments

Proficiency with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Note: Candidates without direct Room & Board billing experience will not be considered.

What You’ll Do

Overseeing hospice and palliative care billing, including accounts receivable, collections, and cash posting

Preparing, submitting, and resolving claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers

Investigating denials, managing appeals, and resolving underpayments

Monitoring AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 days

Producing monthly revenue and AR reports to support organizational insight

Ensuring compliance with Medicare, hospice regulations, and HIPAA requirements

Reconciling EMR and accounting systems while maintaining audit‑ready documentation

Responding to patient and family billing questions with professionalism and compassion

Work Environment

100% onsite position (not eligible for remote or hybrid work)

Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm

Collaborative, mission‑driven environment

Pay & Benefits
The 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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