Senior Billing Coordinator

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC•New Bedford, MA

6d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Billing Coordinator is a member of the billing staff of Child & Family Services; the person holding this position is directly accountable to the Director of Billing. Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Requirements

Ability to work independently
Comprehensive understanding of medical billing
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Great computer and software skills, especially with Excel; experience with Evolv or other electronic health records a plus
High school diploma or equivalent
Three years prior experience with third party medical billing
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Nice To Haves

experience with Evolv or other electronic health records a plus

Responsibilities

Refine and sustain the finance setup area of the current billing system to optimize functionality and ensure seamless operations
Responsible for all aspects of non-contract medical billing for all pay sources, including claim filing, cash posting, rebilling denials, collections, etc.
Maintain systems and reports to ensure that client insurance authorizations are obtained and timely entered into the billing system
Audits current procedures to monitor and improve efficiency of billing and collection operations
Maintains working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA and all health regulations
Works with IT department on enhancements and modifications to the billing system
Create and produce reports to provide data to the Executive Director, Program Managers and Fiscal Department
Train and provide individual supervision to Billing Department personnel
Obtain health insurance authorizations
Verify health insurance eligibility
Prepare and submit billing to assigned payors/insurance companies
Prepare deposits; distribute/post payments for assigned payors/insurance companies
Follow up on billing questions for clients as well as clinical staff
Follow up on outstanding balances with assigned payors/insurance companies
Maintain payment status and billing records
Track and resolve billing discrepancies
Flag write-off recommendations for assigned payors/insurance companies
Prepare client billing statements, review for accuracy and ensure that they are sent in a timely manner
Prepare reports and perform analysis of billing documents
Participates in independent education and training opportunities
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

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2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!