Billing Specialist Part-Time

About the Role

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has provided treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. The organization’s mission is to deliver compassionate and encouraging counseling that renews hope and enables positive life changes. Cascade operates six treatment locations in Lewis County and is seeking a Billing Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clean claims to various payers via electronic submission, direct entry, or paper.
• Verify payer eligibility and maintain current benefit summaries for all clients.
• Work with the IS Department on service codes, edits, fees, and required documents.
• Post claim/contract payments.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and submitting contract billing.
• Manage the status of accounts and balances, identifying inconsistencies.
• Correct and resubmit claims to payers.
• Follow up on and report the status of delinquent accounts.
• Evaluate clients’ financial status and develop payment plans as needed.
• Review Sliding Fee Discount Program (SFDP) applications and determine eligibility.
• Update SFDP forms yearly based on Federal Poverty Level guidelines, maintain client logs, enter SFDP financials, and generate correspondence.
• Assist in managing accounts‑receivable aging totals.
• Update and maintain billing products and forms within EHR system(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of billing experience (required); billing experience in mental health or behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical coding and third‑party operating procedures and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, and the public.
• Well‑organized and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Experience with accounts‑receivable software and collection of accounts receivable.
• Ability to pass Washington State Patrol background checks (a national background check may be required if not residing in WA for the last three years).
• Ability to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to enter information into a computer network system.
• Compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain current contact information and address on file with the human resources office.

Benefits

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Meaningful work with a significant impact on the community.
• Self‑care time off: start with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, 11 paid holidays, and 16 hours of personal holiday (pro‑rated based on FTE); PTO and personal holiday become available after 90 days of employment.
• Company‑paid employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and AD&D, Long‑Term Disability, and supplemental benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance) – subject to plan terms. Medical benefits effective the first of the month following hire; eligibility requires at least 0.75 FTE (30 hrs/week) for medical and 0.5 FTE (20 hrs/week) for other benefits.
• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and pet insurance – subject to plan terms.
• 401(k) plan with Cascade contributing 5 % of gross earnings monthly after six months of employment (no match required).
• Reimbursement for Department of Health licensure renewals and other required certifications (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).

Pay

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Part‑time, 20–25 hours per week. Classified as non‑exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.