Billing Specialist

Directions for Living • Clearwater, FL

20d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Specialist participates in billing-process and data-entry design to support billing and claim accuracy, regulatory compliance, and maximum revenue collection. The role works closely with the Supervisor of Billing and responds to issues and concerns raised by the management team. Responsibilities include processing cash payments, posting payor remittances, and performing routine accounts-receivable follow-up. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Billing and is reviewed for claim-submission timeliness and accuracy, accounts-receivable management, efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent must work independently within established policies and procedures. The Billing Specialist provides accurate and timely financial and compliance information and support to enhance service quality and promote positive interactions among staff, clients, and other stakeholders.

Directions for Living is an essential-services provider. Employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services during an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation. The position is located at the Clearwater Center in Clearwater, Florida. Weapons and firearms are not permitted in the organization’s facilities.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of direct experience with Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and third-party billing and remittance processes; mental-health experience is preferred.
• At least three years of prior healthcare or mental-health billing and coding experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Ability to function independently within policies and procedures.
• Willingness and ability to provide essential services during an emergency, pandemic, or other disaster situation.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education is preferred.
• Billing and Coding certification is strongly desired.
• Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, and third-party billing and remittance processes in mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in billing-process and data-entry design to support accurate billing and claims, regulatory compliance, and revenue collection.
• Work closely with the Supervisor of Billing and respond to management-team issues and concerns.
• Process cash payments and post payor remittances.
• Perform routine accounts-receivable follow-up.
• Provide accurate and timely financial or compliance information and support.
• Provide vital support and essential services during emergencies, pandemics, or other disasters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Five days of paid time off.
• Sixteen paid wellness days and holidays, including the week of Christmas off.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed