Billing Associate

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Billing Supervisor, the Billing Associate is responsible for providing billing services to the Agency.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively with appropriate site and fiscal personnel in a professional manner regarding assigned tasks that integrate with site processes.
• Solves and provides resolution to problems with low to moderate complexity regarding billing processes.
• Enters services, adjustments, and related data elements into the appropriate billing software efficiently and accurately daily.
• Assures entry of initial client information into the appropriate billing software.
• Performs monthly eligibility checks and routes issues with eligibility to Billing Supervisor.
• Accesses and interprets financial reports as needed for statistical and billing information.
• Gathers, documents, and reports billing issues or outcomes to Billing Supervisor in an appropriate timeframe.
• Performs complex reconciliation process.

Position/Program Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency’s Personnel Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency’s Personnel Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations.
• Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening test.
• Must complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.

Physical Requirements

• Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a residential, office or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.51/per hour - $29.58/ per hour (actual salary is dependent on verification of applicable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role)

• Additional $1.00 - $3.00 per hour for Education
• Additional $1.92 per hour for Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

• Low cost Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance plan for employee and family
• 8 Paid Holidays, PTO and Sick pay
• Retail Savings Plan (403B)
• 100% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Community-Based Schedules