Billing Associate I

Vinfen • Cambridge, MA

52d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Billing Associate I performs accounts receivable and billing duties for the Revenue Team as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in high volume data entry roles
• General knowledge of accounts receivable procedures and/or healthcare billing practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Ability to learn new computer programs
• Strong personal organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform mathematical functions
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task
• One year experience in accounts receivable function or support role.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.
• Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility.
• Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical or behavioral health billing preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and other government funded programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and mails funding source invoices, including state agency payment vouchers.
• Sets up and maintains paper and electronic records of all billing transactions.
• Reviews and processes service delivery reports, including verifying information and calculating balances.
• Communicates and coordinates with site personnel to resolve any possible discrepancies and the gathering of information in a timely manner to facilitate timely billing and denial management.
• Prepares monthly third-party billing reports, utilizing the third-party billing application.
• Accurately and timely prepares invoices according to state and departmental deadlines.
• Communicates to departmental leadership any trends and issues identified.
• Performs various administrative support duties such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and reviewing mail, as required.
• Works independently to provide Excel-based and/or system-based reports
• Performs high volume of data entry into appropriate reports and/or systems
• Performs special projects for the Revenue Team.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED