Billing Assistant

Job Description

POSITION: Billing Assistant

REPORTS TO: Electronic Health Record and Billing Manager

POSITION SUPERVISED: None

SALARY: $20 Hourly

STATUS: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

DRIVING REQUIRED: No

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

The Billing Assistant under the direction of the Electronic Health Record and Billing Manager (EHR/BM) is responsible for 1) denial management of claims to include the finding, reviewing, analyzing, resolving, rebilling and where possible preventing denials/rejections. 2) posting of and reconciliation of payments 3) verifying and updating insurance coverage and eligibility 4) producing assigned billings and reports within the electronic health record.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Daily review of any claims not fully paid and determine the corrective action, including sending for reconsideration, rebilling and recommending any corrective adjustments to the EHR/BM.

· Complete semi-monthly review of unpaid claims with no payer response.

· Supply billing reports of denial trends to EHR/BM.

· Provide weekly documentation on the progress and resolution of previously denied claims.

· Research client insurance and cost share amounts to update in the EHR.

· Retrieve insurance payment explanation of benefits (EOBs) and client payments to post into the EHR.

· Generate monthly statements for clients with commercial insurance.

· Assist with creating internal billing reports and analyzing EHR revenue integrity.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

· Proficient with Adobe, Excel or Google Sheets, Word or Google Docs

· Meticulous attention to detail and following directions

· Exceptional clerical skills

· Strong critical thinking skills

· Adaptability to changes in environment and situations

· Sound, effective communication skills and positive acceptance of criticism and feedback

· Professionalism by following through with commitments and treating others with respect

· Effective collaboration within a team, actively contributing to a positive and supportive environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma.

· One year of experience or education in medical or behavioral health billing.

· One year of experience utilizing medical billing software and EHR systems.

· One year experience with data entry.

· Available at least 20 hours per wee

Salary : $20