What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Summit Psychological Associates, Inc.?
Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist
This is a full-time, 40-hour weekly, position available in a fast-paced Behavioral Health Agency. Summit Psychological Associates employs social workers, counselors, psychologists, case managers and psychiatric staff who bill to Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance and contracts for the mental health and substance use disorder treatment provided at the agency. The billing specialist/Accounts Receivable will work with other Billing Specialists to ensure that all services are billed to the payers correctly. They will also connect any payments received to the client accounts and work with the payers to correct any issues that prevent payment for services.
Other duties include
- Assist in credentialing clinical staff for various payers.
- Assist with day-to-day billing/accounts receivable tasks.
- Correct failed claims to ensure that claims go to the payer accurately
- Monitor accounts receivable lists and follow up on accounts
- Resolve outstanding receivables
- Identify processes needing improvement and communicate ideas to administration
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required qualifications for this position include:
- Experience in a medical office, billing, accounting, banking or customer service setting
- Ability to multi-task, self-motivate and focus
- Detail-oriented, organized and possess strong communication skills
- High standards of customer service
- Ability to work with Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience with healthcare billing, coding, CPT and ICD-10 coding is preferred. Carelogic experience a plus.
- Understand and comply with all HIPAA regulations
Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. is a private agency founded in 1984. Its mission is to provide the highest quality, cost-effective behavioral health care to individuals, couples, families, and organizations. Our staff consists of professionals from the major behavioral health care disciplines who are dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Our Mission... To provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare by culturally competent staff that utilizes evidenced-based treatment to promote recovery, dignity, and well-being to consumers, their families, and the community. We are an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity in the workplace.
Summit Psychological Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers a competitive salary, health insurance, a 401K plan, and other benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off - vacation and sick time
- Major Holidays off
Schedule:
- Daytime hours, Monday to Friday
