+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 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 vendors. | | - Assists with consistent and timely follow up on unpaid claims, | | denials, exceptions or exclusions. | | - Issue and post bills, receipts and invoices; verifies | | completeness/accuracy of all claims prior to submission; | | accurately post by line item and balance movement to subsequent | | payers | | - Assist in making arrangements for medical record requests, | | completion of additional information requests, etc. as requested | | by payers, patients and providers | | - Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed | | payments | | - Complete forms, files and records in a confidential, accurate, | | timely manner, assuring completeness of all information and | | presence of all required documentation | | - Ensure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and | | deadlines; provide solutions to any relative problems of clients | | - Write thorough reports on billing activity with clear and | | reliable data; ability to acquire and interpret payer eligibility | | and explanation of benefits | | - Perform special projects of an easy to moderate nature; meet | | deadlines; filing appeals when appropriate | | - Regularly meet with Billing Manager to discuss and resolve | | reimbursement issues or billing issues; regularly attend staff | | meetings and educational sessions | | - Performs special projects of a moderate to highly skilled nature; | | ability to perform level 2 errors; ability to work claims and | | enrollments in Mental Health Board systems | | - Other duties as assigned | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

Qualifications

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Proven experience as a billing specialist | | - Mental Health Recovery Services Board billing | | - Electronic health record software | | - Excellent attention to detail; comfortable dealing with numbers | | and the processing of financial information | | - Results-driven and patient; ability to manage stress in a | | fast-paced environment | | - Excellent customer service skills | | - Knowledge of medical billing, CPT & ICD-10 coding and collection | | process, and contract specifications | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Job Requirements: | | | | - High School diploma or High School Equivalency (college degree | | preferred) | | - 5 years of proven 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 empolyment | | without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, | | gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of | | disability. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+