What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Billing Specialist - APDS position at Africentric Personal Development Shop?
The Billing Specialist: Duties/Key Responsibilities:
- Will provide billing services, billing reports, and training
- Execute duties in compliance with all relevant ADAMH, NCUS, County, Medicaid (State of Ohio), and Federal program regulations to provide treatment, prevention, and recovery billing.
- Within reasonable circumstances, the contractor will promptly and satisfactorily address any clinical billing concerns raised by APDS related to service delivery, invoicing, and/or provider performance.
- Will provide necessary information to APDS to allow credentialing of providers at APDS for appropriate billing purposes with county, Medicaid, federal, and various managed care and insurance companies.
- Assist with development and updating of APDS Billing Policies/Procedures
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records of client interactions, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation.
- Coordinate with National Center for Urban Solutions, Franklin County Courts, Franklin County Children Services, correctional facilities, and external partners to ensure continuity of care and appropriate service delivery.
- Advocate for client needs and facilitate access to resources that support their reintegration and well-being
Other Responsibilities:
- Develop strategies and practice techniques which maintain and improve the retention of customers at APDS
- Maintain up-to-date files in compliance with APDS standards for each customer enrolled in group/class
- Complete all required paperwork within designated timeframes and at the APDS standard of excellence
- Provide professional, on-going, timely correspondence regarding customer progress with authorized contacts for each customer enrolled in group/class
- Participate in weekly Quality Assurance and/or Peer Review sessions
- Participate in regular supervision sessions as scheduled
- Participate in All Staff Meetings and other meetings as assigned
- Maintain agreed upon required level of daily productivity
- Participate in data collection and reporting processes and activities as required
- Contribute to on-going program and curriculum enhancement and development
- Be aware of and abide by all APDS policies & procedures
- Participate in minimum of sixteen (16) hours of training (internal or external) related to job responsibilities each year of employment at APDS
- Participate in and volunteer to assist with other APDS activities and events regularly
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or an associate degree in related field or a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in clinical practices, case management, or a related role.
- Experience working in behavioral healthcare settings or treatment programs.
- Current Certification/Licensure/Education which qualifies individual to perform both treatment and prevention billing services.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds
- APDS is a drug free workplace and employment at APDS is contingent upon the results of applicant?s drug test
- Employment at APDS is contingent upon background check report(s) regarding applicant
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
- Efficient use of computer word processing programs, email, and internet
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
- Demonstrates maturity and professionalism within interpersonal relationships
- Effective independent time management and prioritization skills.
