Billing Specialist

Description

The Billing Specialist will be responsible for generating accurate service claims, processing payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining up-to-date financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with billing systems and financial software, implementing new billing software within an electronic health record system, and improve the billing process. 

Shift available:

Full Time - 40 hours  

8:30am - 5pm: Monday Thru Friday 

Contributions:

•   Invoice Generation: Prepare and issue accurate invoices based on services rendered, ensuring all charges are correct: 
  • Medical Assistance Billing: Prepare and submit electronic Medical Assistance billing for the intermediate care facilities using the Pennsylvania State Promise System.       
  • Residential Community Living Arrangements Billing: Prepare weekly billings for group homes using Horizon Billing System. Submit electronic file claims to the Pennsylvania State Promise system. 
  • Other Receivables Billing: Generate invoices for services such as day programs, transportation, respite care and supplemental habilitation services. Track incoming payments and follow up on payments as needed.
• Payment Processing: Monitor and record trade file payments received from the state, ensuring accurate allocation and timely posting to the appropriate accounts.
• Billing Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies by communicating with internal departments to clarify charges and resolve issues. Monitor billed units against allocated contracted allowable units process.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Track outstanding claims and maintain accurate records of accounts receivable.
• Reporting: Generate regular billing reports for management, highlighting payment status, outstanding balances, and potential issues.
• System Maintenance: Use billing software to maintain accurate records, update client accounts, and ensure that billing systems reflect the most current information.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure smooth billing processes and compliance with organizational policies.
• Additional Billing Duties: Perform other billing-related tasks as assigned by the department.

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, finance, or a related field, along with 2-3 years of accounting experience.
• Proven experience as a billing specialist or in a similar accounting role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and billing/accounting software
•  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

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Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment 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.