Billing Specialist
Forest AT Duke
Durham, NC · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
COME THRIVE WITH US!
The Forest at Duke's mission is to provide a caring, responsible community that fosters the independence of residents of retirement age by enhancing their capability to lead purposeful, active, healthy and secure lives. Moreover, we strive to be the preferred provider of services for older adults in the Durham community.
The Forest at Duke is a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving approximately 400 residents of retirement age in independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. We also have an on-site Clinic that provides primary care physician services to our residents. The Billing Specialist is responsible for processing the census, maintaining all residents profiles, performing resident private-pay billing, Medicare A billing, Medicare B billing, and supplemental insurance billing. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.
Key Position Qualifications Include:
High School diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred
3 or more years' experience in medical billing and insurance claims with skilled nursing experience a plus
Must have a firm understanding of the fundamentals of insurance, including covered services, deductible, co-insurance, PPO's HML's Medicare A and B, and supplemental insurance
Competent with using computer applications including financial and billing software, spreadsheets and website applications
Must have strong attention to detail and perseverance in filing claims, and following up on denials
Must ensure compliance with HIPPA rules and regulations
Preferences:
Certifications for Medical Billing/Coding
Long Term Care Experience
Billing Experience in Skilled Nursing
Experience with MatrixCare
Key Performances Success Indicators Include:
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and partners in other departments
Ability to process data in at timely and accurate manner
Must have excellent math and organizational skills
Must be dedicated to customer service
What's in it for you?
Competitive Annual Salary
Low cost health benefits
Company paid life and disability insurance
Generous 403-B retirement plan company match
Company paid employee assistance program (for you and your immediate family)
Paid time off and so much more!
If you’ve got what it takes to become one of our newest Team Members, we’d like to hear from you! Please complete our online application now for prompt consideration!
The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected character.