Position Summary: Handles the processing of sorting and receiving incoming payments with attention to accuracy along with managing the status of accounts/balances and identifying inconsistencies.

Position Description:

Appropriately assemble reimbursement claims, file and transfer to third party vendorsAssume responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to credibilityAssists with consistent and timely follow up on unpaid claims, denials, exceptions or exclusionsReview the status of accounts and balances and identify inconsistenciesIssue and post bills, receipts and invoicesAssist in making arrangements for medical record requests, completion of additional information requests, etc. as requested by payers, patients, providersUpdate accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed paymentsComplete forms, files and records in a confidential, accurate, timely manner, assuring completeness of all information and presence of all required documentationEnsure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and deadlines; provide solutions to any relative problems of clientsWrite thorough reports on billing activity with clear and reliable dataRegularly meet with Billing Manager to discuss and resolve reimbursement issues or billing issues; regularly attend staff meetings and educational sessionsPerform special projects of an easy to moderate natureOther duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven experience as a billing specialistMental Health Recovery Services Board billingElectronic health record softwareExcellent attention to detail; comfortable dealing with numbers and processing of financial informationResults-driven and patientExcellent customer service skillsAbility to manage stress in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of medical billing, CPT & ICD-10 coding and collection processKnowledge of contract specifications

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (college degree preferred)1-3 years of experience in billing 

Essential Functions/Physical Demands:

Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.