What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Altea Healthcare?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Billing Specialist-Behavioral/Mental Health Billing
Department: Financial – Revenue Cycle Management
Job Summary:
The Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist completes accurate and timely essential tasks within the revenue cycle management department in addition to supporting other company strategies & goals. This position serves to be essential in providing outcome-based performance for the department by completing tasks effectively & efficiently, and rebilling denied claims appropriately and timely. Other supportive functions may include assisting other intercompany or third-party vendors in tasks which influence positive outcomes of the revenue cycle management department. Occasional to frequent communication may occur with patients, families, contracted facility staff, insurance payers and companies third-party vendors which requires a high degree of customer service and professionalism.
The Billing Specialist reports to the Revenue Cycle Manager. This position supports the organization by providing focused task performance and high-level outcomes related to revenue cycle process in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Completes accurate & timely billing and rebilling of claims in the third-party billing system to include payer information, working denials, rejections, and other errors.
- Research payers and patient ID numbers for updates as necessary.
- Updates Electronic Medical Record demographics as appropriate.
- Positively contributes to department outcomes-based performance.
- Completes any required training and optimizes performance of all tasks.
- Efficiently & effectively manages time.
- Participates in continuous process improvement to assist department and company achievement of goals.
- Exhibits a high degree of customer service and professionalism.
- Follows standard operating procedures.
- Assists in other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as medical office software.
- Experience in behavioral/mental health billing, adjustments, and remittance research.
If you're ready to make an impact in the healthcare industry by ensuring accurate billing processes that support quality care, we invite you to apply today at ALTEA Healthcare!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Behavioral health hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gilbert, AZ 85297 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gilbert, AZ 85297: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30
