What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Appeals Coordinator position at Jackson Lewis PC?
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 950 attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
The Billing Appeals Coordinator will represent the accounting department and work as a key member of the appeals team while providing full-service support to attorneys on all appeal questions. With limited supervision, the Coordinator will liaise with attorneys and staff to make sure appeals are submitted accurately and in a timely manner, while partnering with billing to fully understand the details and make sure best practices and billing guidelines are followed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the appeals process for insurance carriers’ invoices includingDrafting narratives for attorney approval to optimize the rate of appeal successes,
Managing deadlines for all appeals to ensure maximum recovery from clients,
Sending all exception reports and timely follow up reminders for appeal language wherever needed,
Maintaining an appeal log to monitor the status of invoices and outstanding accounts receivables.
- Communicate on behalf of the Finance Department to in-house attorneys and answer questions regarding invoice issues and other aspects of the appeal process.
- Collaborates with Appeals Team, its Director, and Billing & Collections to identify opportunities to decrease reductions with the Outside Counsel Guidelines and keeps informed of changes to insurance carriers’ Outside Counsel Guidelines, assessing the impact of these changes on existing processes and procedures.
- Participates in process improvement including evaluating the Firms current protocols via addressing questions and issues arising in normal day activities. Identify opportunities for process improvements as well as enhancements to current training to prevent future issues.
- Promote a high level of customer service; ensure excellent service is provided to the firm’s Principals and clients on both an individual and team basis.
Required Skills and Education
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 years of legal billing/appeals experience.
- Knowledge of Aderant and BillBlast a plus.
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word).
- Highly Organized.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment.
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Harrison, NY 10604
Salary : $29 - $34