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MEDICAL BILLING ASSISTANT

Happiness House CP Rochester
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

About the Organization

CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.

Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.

Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.

EOE Statement

CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Description

Job Title : Medical Billing Assistant

Location : Winton Road Facility, Rochester, NY 14623

Pay Rate : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Employment : Full-time 37.5 hour work week. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Requirements :

High School graduate; some college coursework preferred.

  • Experience in medical billing / coding experience in a physician / clinic / facility / hospital setting, with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances preferred, but not required.
  • Current knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT diagnostic coding classification systems.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Must possess organization skills intertwined with the ability to multi-task, work independently and provide effective problem resolution.
  • Must be computer literate, proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Medical Billing and / or Coding certification preferred.

Summary / Objective : The Medical Billing Assistant supports the Finance and Clinic Departments and assists with charge entry, billing, payment posting, and claim denial research and correction for Clinic Services.

Essential Functions :

  • Imparts agency philosophy of 'Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential' to children, families, program staff and community resources.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
  • Ensures accuracy in the monthly billing and prepares for submission to appropriate insurance companies in a timely and accurate manner. (May include charge entry for Article 16 & Article 28 Clinical services)
  • Reviews remittances and post payments from insurance companies to appropriate claims. Generates monthly patient statements and processes their payments.
  • Investigates claim denials and re-submits for processing in accordance with applicable regulations and insurance company requirements.
  • Receives guidance from the Clinic Billing Supervisor.
  • Achieves program goals by performing additional duties at the discretion of the Clinic Billing Supervisor.
  • Participates in Finance Department meetings.
  • Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
  • Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
  • Competency Requirements :

  • Ethical conduct.
  • Problem Solving / Analysis.
  • Communication proficiency.
  • Business Acumen
  • Organizational Skills
  • Client focus.
  • Time Management.
  • Supervisory Responsibility : None.

    Other Duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

    Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 30 pounds.

    Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies.

    Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to :

  • Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 403(b) and / or ROTH Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Additional Insurance Offerings - Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w / Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
  • Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (high deductible medical plan)
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College
  • The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

    EEO Statement : The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation / identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    Position Requirements

  • High School graduate; some college coursework preferred.
  • Experience in medical billing / coding experience in a physician / clinic / facility / hospital setting, with knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances preferred, but not required.
  • Current knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT diagnostic coding classification systems.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Must possess organization skills intertwined with the ability to multi-task, work independently and provide effective problem resolution.
  • Must be computer literate, proficient in Word and Excel.
  • Medical Billing and / or Coding certification preferred.
  • Location

    CP Rochester Winton Campus

    Full-Time / Part-Time

    Full-Time

    Shift

    Days

    Category

    Accounting / Finance

    Number of Openings

    Req Number

    ACC-24-00003

    This position is currently accepting applications.

    Salary : $18 - $20

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