Billing Specialist - Saco Job Code:12771 Location:Saco 04072 Department:Other FT/PT Status:Full Time Summary: Are you detail-oriented, numbers-savvy, and passionate about keeping financial operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a **Billing Specialist** to join our fast-paced, collaborative, and quality-focused team! This individual will be responsible for maintaining records of financial transactions by establishing and posting transactions, billing for services, and participating in accounts receivable collection. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** • Document financial activity by entering transactions information to the MIS system. • Communicate with appropriate parties to obtain information needed for billing, changes to the client’s eligibility for benefits, authorization coordination, and other information that affects the validity and collection of fees. • Bill for services by preparing bills in HCFA1500, UB92 or invoice formats, as appropriate, for all payers. • Reviews all bills for accuracy prior to submission to payers. • Submits billing to payers in accordance with the established billing schedules. • Collect and maintain accurate and current client information (including but not limited to client demographics, coverage/funding source, eligibility information and authorization management) in the patient accounts management information system. • Provides billing-related support to clients and staff via email, telephone, and/or in person. • Maintain patient and funding source billing and related documentation. • Perform all follow-up required for all claims generated in accordance with established collection standards on accounts until claims are paid. • Initiate collection on past-due self-pay accounts in accordance with the established collection procedures. **GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:** • Maintain financial security by following internal controls. • Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization. • Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff, depending on the issue addressed. • Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services. • Fulfills job function by participating as an active member in all patient accounts department meetings, training, and organization committee work. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. **EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:** • High school diploma required. • Associate’s degree in business or significant related training and experience preferred. **EXPERIENCE:** • One (1) year of experience in health care billing or completion of a health care billing certificate program that required an internship of a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) hours. • Experience in the mental and behavioral health care industry preferred. • Experience with computerized billing systems, spreadsheet and word processing software. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Intermediate computer skills. • Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.