Billing Specialist

FCC Behavioral Health•Kennett, MO

About The Position

The Billing Specialist processes and tracks all billing for the agency, including scheduled billing processes and recording revenue. The role supports the billing team and backup biller, investigates unbilled encounters, and communicates progress on deadlines and assigned duties. The position also requires participation in staff meetings and training, attention to detail, adherence to applicable evidence-based practice models and agency policies, and support for compliance with certification standards and the agency strategic plan related to clinical care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with previous work in billing activities, or an associate degree in an accounting, finance, or business-related environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure all processes related to billing for the entire agency are completed.
Perform and track all CVS billing processes according to schedule.
Assist the backup biller with regular daily and monthly billing as needed.
Assist the billing team with concerns or questions.
Research and investigate unbilled encounters.
Make key entries 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.
Provide updates to all staff in weekly meetings.
Complete work tasks thoroughly and correctly, with strong attention to detail.
Adhere to applicable evidence-based practice models.
Communicate information orally, effectively, and accurately.
Help ensure the program operates within applicable CARF and DMH certification standards and the agency strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned.