Reimbursement Specialist - Part Time

The Reimbursement Specialist will be responsible for accurate and timely completion and submission of all client billing and accounts receivable tracking and follow up.

This is a part time position, working 20-24 hours per week. This position is located at our Benton Office.

Because the Reimbursement Specialist may occasionally drive for Agency business, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine drivers license are required.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Accurately entering client billing data into the information system
• Accurately processing and billing client claims in accordance with payer requirements and agency policy
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly billing and accounts receivable reports
• Maintaining complete and accurate accounts receivable reports
• Posting remittance advices
• Alerting appropriate team members regarding late or missing documents, authorizations or eligibility required for billing
• Assisting with the collection of receivables by monitoring accounts receivables, resubmitting bills to overdue accounts, and alerting the Finance Director of overdue accounts, and following Agency collections policies
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with clients, payers, coworkers and other customers
• Maintaining HIPAA level confidentiality of all client and agency information
• Providing excellent customer service by responding within the current business day to all forms of communication (i.e. phone calls, voicemails, emails, etc.)
• Performing other specific projects relating to billing, data entry, and computer operations as required
• Developing and maintaining credentialing relationships for Agency and providers with all payers
• Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine Driver's License are required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's Degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of previous office experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability in database management, recordkeeping, gathering, and analyzing information.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Quickbooks is required.
• Prior experience in billing private insurance companies is highly desired.
• Intermediate accounting experience is required.

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Generous Earned Benefit Time
• Working in a team-oriented environment
• Agency paid life insurance in the amount of your annual salary with a max of $50K
• Agency paid Short Term Disability
• Medical, dental, and voluntary insurances
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Assistance Plus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.