Entry Level Billing Specialist

An entry-level Behavioral Health Agency is looking for a full-time Billing Specialist. Please see qualifications and responsibilites.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and commercial insurance
• Previous experience with Behavioral Health Claims preferred
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of medical billing/collection practices, posting, claim submission, managing account payments
• Knowledge of basic medical coding
• Skills in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
• Certified Professional Biller training and/or certification preferred
• 1-2 years of medical billing experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and billing software.  Will be required to learn the agency's billing software.

Responsibilities:

• Collecting, posting and managing account payments
• Submitting claims and following up with insurance companies
• Post payments applications and follow up with denials and appeals
• Submitting third party claims, electronic and paper claims as necessary
• Report weekly update on billing and collection status to the supervisor

Working Hours: 

Monday- Friday 9am-5pm

Salary : $35,000