Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Hours Per Week: 35
SUMMARY: Responsible for accurate billing and collecting outstanding receivables relating to Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial insurance and Self Pay for Geriatric Mental Health Outreach Clinics
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and manage billings for all JASA Services OMH Article 31 licensed programs
Ensure all billings were received and processed within required time frames
Address denials in a timely manner and resubmit claims or appeals
Collaborate with program leadership and clinical staff to ensure all information needed is collected and entered (contact providers to obtain and enter authorizations, diagnosis codes, member IDs)
Prepare a weekly collectability status report. Follow up on aging receivables and claims paid short
Update shared department reports
Reconcile billing with cash received
Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting required
Medical billing experience required
Good writing and record keeping skills
Familiarity with medical terminology
Must be computer literate, including ability to learn and use program-specific software.
Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and Gmail
Intermediate or above excel skills preferred
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of clients’ records
Demonstrated overall knowledge of authorization processing for insurance companies