What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at Victory Programs?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Victory Programs is an established non-profit organization based in Boston that provides housing, and innovative and comprehensive direct care services, to individuals and families with very specialized needs. The majority of our clients are homeless, experiencing substance use disorder and are also struggling with a chronic health condition such as HIV / AIDS or diagnosed mental illness. Twenty percent are women caring for children, and 75 percent of Victory Programs' clients are homeless upon admission.
Victory Programs' overall goals include providing our clients with the tools to remake their lives, and to help them return to the community to live independently. We support our clients and their families as they work toward transforming their lives : many are working to recover from addiction, stabilizing and improving their health, and re-building their families; others desire to have a healthy baby. All need to develop life and job skills, seek educational opportunities, find appropriate housing and employment, and establish a web of support that will sustain them as they move toward independence. As a result of participating in one of our programs, many clients are able to make the transition from being homeless and unemployed, to having a stable job and living in their own home, quite possibly for the first time in their lives.
Victory Programs has programs located in several Boston neighborhoods.
Description :
The Billing Assistant is responsible for assisting the Billings Supervisor and the billings team in the Victory Programs' billing processes, which include third party insurance as well as contract billing. The position reports to the Billings Supervisor and assists in supporting the billings department in processing all required agency billing functions.
Role and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for preparing specified contract billings as well as certain third party billings.
- Directly billing certain specified contracts;
- Review all billing invoices for errors and omissions as well as ensuring the timely submission of the same;
- Respond in a timely manner to internal and external requests for information related to billing;
- Alerting the Billings Supervisor (and program staff) to changes in contract budgets as well as any potential issues in monthly billings;
- Act as back-up to the Billings Supervisor, and be able to complete the core billing functions of that role;
- Take an approach that encourages customer service, teamwork, process ownership, innovation, accountability, and internal growth;
- If required, participate in the annual budgeting process to ensure a timely and accurate billings / revenue budget;
- In coordination with the Billings Supervisor, participate in preparation of reports and providing documentation to the external auditors;
- Consider process improvements and make recommendations based on the assigned area(s) of responsibility;
- Perform other tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications :
Schedule / Days :
Salary : $24.50 per hour
Victory Programs values a diverse workforce, as we collectively seek to create welcoming, inclusive and accessible environments for our employees and the people we serve. We strive to sustain healthy, functioning communities that respect and celebrate different experiences, identities, cultures and ideas.
Victory Programs has helped individuals and families in crisis for over 45 years. Thousands turn to us yearly for shelter, sustenance, recovery, care, and professional, compassionate support. Most struggle with homelessness, substance use and mental health, and many live with HIV / AIDS. Our team of more than 300 staff across over 30 programs works with people to develop and execute creative, safe solutions to the very real challenges our clients face.
Our benefit program includes a 75% health and 25% dental employer premium contribution, 100% employer paid disability and life insurance. Victory Programs offers a generous paid time off package to all employees including vacation, sick, and personal time as well as holidays. Upon hire, all staff are entitled to up to : 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays and 3 1 / 2 weeks of vacation. These figures adjust based on full time or part time status and allocated vacation time increases with length of employment.
Salary Description
24.50 / hr
Salary : $25
