Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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If you’re a Revenue Cycle Accountant who wants more, this is your moment. At Northern Illinois Hospice, the Revenue Cycle Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring compassionate hospice care continues for patients and families across our community. Your expertise in billing and reimbursement directly supports care with dignity, comfort, and peace of mind.

Why Northern Illinois Hospice?

Founded in 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted, community-based hospice provider where mission and professionalism go hand in hand. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and deeply human. As a Revenue Cycle Accountant, you’re valued, respected, and empowered to make a real difference every day.

A Day in the Life of a Revenue Cycle Accountant

As a Revenue Cycle Accountant, your day blends analysis, collaboration, and impact. You’ll manage hospice billing, review claims, resolve denials, and ensure accurate reimbursement. You’ll partner with clinical teams, answer family billing questions with empathy, and see firsthand how your work sustains exceptional hospice care.

Revenue Cycle Accountant Responsibilities

• Manage the full revenue cycle for hospice and palliative care,      including billing, collections, cash posting, and AR
• Prepare, submit, research, and resolve claims with Medicare,      Medicaid, and commercial payers
• Investigate denials, appeal underpayments, and resubmit claims
• Monitor AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 days
• Produce monthly revenue and AR reports to support forecasting and      budgets
• Ensure compliance with hospice, Medicare, HIPAA, and payer      regulations
• Respond to patient and family billing inquiries with professionalism      and care
• Reconcile EMR and accounting systems and maintain audit-ready      records

Schedule

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

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 2+ years of medical billing experience; hospice or long-term care      strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing
• ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS proficiency

Pay & Benefits

The Revenue Cycle Accountant 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 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.

Compensation details: 47000-67988 Yearly Salary

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