Billing Specialist

Volunteers Of America, Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Process behavioral health claims for insurance, and Medicaid plans per billing regulations, apply payments and reconcile claims as needed.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge of CPT/ ICD10 coding.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks: flexibility to respond to changes.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations, agency policies and procedures, and interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
• Must be able to pass Utah-DHS – Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health record or billing systems preferred.
• Experience with medical/behavioral health billing programs highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete electronic submission of insurance claims ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Post incoming payments and co-pays on a timely basis.
• Correct and resubmit denied claims and track common claims errors to help create solutions.
• Report billing issues and discrepancies to the Billing Manager
• Assist front office staff with authorization process for various payers to ensure timely processing and payment for services.
• Monitor requirement and number of sessions for assigned contracts.
• Participate in department meetings and training to improve billing process.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive at the designated time.
• Work must be performed on-site.
• Enter payers into UWITS to ensure claims are being correctly processed and paid.
• Enter consent and referral into UWITS for Medicaid and other Grant funded clients.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings account.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• 33 paid days off: 11 observed paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 10 vacation days to start. Vacation increases to 12 days after 1 year, 15 days after 2 years, and more at 5 and 9 years of service. Sick and vacation time accrue hourly per pay period.
• $50,000 in employer-paid life insurance; additional coverage available.
• Employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (paid quarterly)
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

What This Job Offers

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