Billing Specialist

The Guidance Center•Southgate, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a recognized leader in our field, The Guidance Center provides a broad range of services that have helped children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives since 1958. With over 25 programs, we offer treatment, prevention, growth and education services to more than 14,200 people annually. Together we: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. We have an exciting opportunity for a Billing Specialist to join our team of talented professionals within our Billing team. The Billing Specialist position is responsible for assisting to the AR Manager and AR Supervisor as well as assisting other managers and program staff regarding collection processes and insurance authorization functions. The Billing Specialist will also be responsible for completion and maintenance of all claims processing related activities. This position is responsible for overall monitoring, reporting and accountability of the receivables process. The Billing Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring all claim data are submitted in a timely and organized fashion, into the CMHC data system and all financial schedules are reconciled with the General Ledger system data. The Billing Specialist will act as the agency liaison with third party insurance carriers and other appropriate outside agencies. This position will be responsible for cash application procedures. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. although due to the needs of the department additional hours may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years claims processing experience
Proficient in a variety of computer programs including MS Office, specifically Excel spreadsheets and dedicated software systems.
Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills in order to track and prepare data accurately and timely.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Assisting the AR Manager and AR Supervisor.
Assisting other managers and program staff regarding collection processes and insurance authorization functions.
Completion and maintenance of all claims processing related activities.
Overall monitoring, reporting and accountability of the receivables process.
Ensuring all claim data are submitted in a timely and organized fashion, into the CMHC data system.
Reconciling all financial schedules with the General Ledger system data.
Acting as the agency liaison with third party insurance carriers and other appropriate outside agencies.
Cash application procedures.