Billing Specialist

FCC Behavioral Health•Kennett, MO

About The Position

The Billing Specialist processes and tracks billing for the agency, including scheduled billing processes for CVS. The role supports the billing team and back-up biller, researches unbilled encounters, and records revenue. It also requires accurate communication, careful attention to detail, and compliance with applicable agency policies, evidence-based practice models, certification standards, and the agency’s strategic plan related to clinical care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and previous work in billing activities, or an associate degree in an accounting, finance, or business-related environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail to ensure work is completed thoroughly and correctly.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an accounting, finance, or business-related environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all processes pertaining to billing for the entire agency are completed.
Perform and track all CVS billing processes according to schedule.
Assist the back-up biller with regular daily and monthly billing as needed.
Assist the billing team with concerns or questions.
Research and investigate unbilled encounters.
Enter information to record various revenue.
Cross-train in essential department duties and functions.
Participate in relevant site staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
Notify the Billing Manager about the status of deadlines and job duties, and provide updates in weekly meetings to all staff.
Communicate information orally, effectively, and accurately.
Ensure the program operates within applicable CARF and DMH certification standards and the strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.