What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at Alluma?
Job Details
Job Location: Crookston, MN
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Description
Essential Responsibilities
Claim Processing
- Review the electronic explanation of benefits from the insurance company, post the contractual obligation, the client liability, and payment received to the client’s account.
- Works in conjunction with the access team to ensure clean billing.
- Balances daily batches and reports.
- Review insurance payments for accuracy and compliance with contract discounts.
- Post insurance payments within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) accurately and timely.
- Contact insurance companies regarding payment discrepancies on moderately complex payment variances.
- Ensure claim timely filing deadlines are achieved.
Denials
- Investigate, resolve, and respond to behavioral health insurance claim denials which involve research, analysis, and problem-solving.
- Research and appeal denied claims.
Client Invoicing
- Generate reports and reviews to ensure the accuracy of client statements.
- Assist with sending our paper statements.
Work on special projects that increase efficiencies, improve workflows, and resolve issues that deliver positive financial impact.
Administer routine maintenance and standard EHR functions.
*Looking for one Billing Assistant willing to work 40 hours a week, or two billing assistants each willing to work 20 hours a week.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
Required Education, Certification, and Experiences
- Experience in accounting, finance, medical coding or related field preferred.
- Experience in healthcare billing preferred.
- Must pass a criminal background check through MN DHS NetStudy.
- Free from substance use problems for a period of no less than 2 years.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
- Customer service skills.
- Relationship building and collaboration skills, including within and cross-functionally as a team player.
- Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Analytical aptitude.
- Organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask multiple priorities.
- Technical skills
- Problem-solving/critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and other software.
- Able to work effectively independently with minimal supervision.
- Healthcare experience is beneficial.
- Ability to understand/learn insurance guidelines, payer requirements and external systems.
- Ability to understand/learn CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
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