Billing Coordinator

Overview

Salary: $20-$24/hour
Schedule: This is a hybrid role and will require four in-office days (Monday through Thursday) and remote work on Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Perform insurance verifications for new and ongoing clients insuring that all necessary forms and documents have been completed for billing process.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding client billing issues, insurance specifications, and prior approval requirement.
• Submit necessary documentation to insurance carriers for reimbursement daily and as needed.
• Prepare all documentation for recording and submitting third party claims.
• Follow up and resolve issues regarding claim denials.
• Review aged trial balance on a monthly basis to perform collection activities that include, client and insurance phone calls.
• Monitor current insurance requirements, regulations, and maintain updated library.
• Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
• Attendance at staff meetings.
• Perform all duties in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform inquiries, obtain and track referrals and authorizations for various insurance plans.
• Strictly follow all agency Performance Standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma.
• Preferred two years experience in third party billing, including automated billing systems, knowledge of insurance carrier regulations, policies and procedures, collections and overall accounts receivable management.
• Knowledge of billing software and third party reimbursement procedures.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability multitask in a busy office environment.