Billing Specialist - Petersburg, United States - Family Services Incorporated

Description

About us

We are supportive, rewarding, collaborative and our goal is to help our clients live better lives and be better people, all while understanding and working through their mental illness.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Flexible working hours

Position Overview
We're hiring a Billing Specialist who can help us more effectively accomplish our mission as a company.

That mission is focused on providing care and understanding to our clients, helping them grow independently through compassion, collaboration and communication.

We help children who are struggling with mental health diagnosis' and behaviors that have made a negative impact on their home, social and school environments.

We want to create a world where children with mental health diagnosis' are heard, understood and accepted.

Our goal is to help our clients live better lives and be better people, all while understanding and working through their mental illness.

We believe that our staff are the glue to our company.

And that is where you come in

We are seeking a Part-time Billing Specialist to help us navigate the complexities of insurance claims and codes while providing essential support to our staff and clients.

Who You'll Work With
This is an independent role that reports directly to the Executive Director. You'll interact with the Office Manager, Clinical Director, and Clinical Supervisors.


Who We Are

We are a specialized mental health agency dedicated to assisting children in overcoming mental illness challenges through our Intensive In-Home service.

Our approach involves conducting visits directly within the home environment, where we implement targeted interventions addressing behavioral, social, and mental health issues.

Working closely with our young clients, we provide support up to 3-5 times per week, actively involving parents in our services.

Our ultimate aim is to maintain the child within the home environment, minimizing the need for out-of-home placement and fostering stability and growth within the family unit.

What We Believe

Honesty:

• We have integrity and are genuine in our interactions with our clients.

Caring:

• All clients and staff matter.

Team Player:

• With everyone working together, we can accomplish anything.

Happiness

• Positive energy can bring about change.

Success:

• When our clients do well, we all succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, administration, and healthcare plans.
• Maintain credentialing and insurance data.
• Prepare and submit insurance claims, ensuring compliance with payer requirements.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility for services.
• Follow up on claims and denials, resolving billing issues promptly.
• Resubmits insurance claims that have received no response or are not on file.
• Update billing information in the sustem
• Collaborate with providers to address coding discrepancies.
• Assists error resolution.
• Stay updated on billing codes, insurance policies, and regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records of billing activities and financial transactions
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.

You Will Know You're Successful In This Job If:

• Claims are being paid out on time.
• Your records are organized and readily available.
• You are readily able to articulate denials and follow up claims

Requirements:

As we're looking for an ideal fit, our Billing Specialist will likely possess these qualities:

• Self motivated
• Fast Learner
• Great Communicator
• Honest
• Open to New Ideas
• Technologically Savvy
• Eager to Learn
• Receptive to Feedback

**Need Laptop and Reliable Transportation


This Position Is Not Right For You If You Are

• Too busy (This position will require at least 1015 hours a week)

This Role Is Perfect For You If You Are

• Ready for a
  FLEXIBLE but
  MEANINGFUL opportunity

If you've read through this description and you think this may be the right fit for you - now it's time to take action and apply


Application Instructions

Company offers:

• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit

Position Requirements & Responsibilities:

• High School Diploma
• Certification in medical billing and coding (e.g., Certified Professional Biller).
• At least one year of experience with Medicaid billing for mental health services.
• Knowledge of managed care contracts and reimbursement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret medical records for billing purposes
• Proficient in medical billing software and electronic health records systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication
• Experience with appeals and denials management in healthcare billing.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Day and Evening Hours
• Other duties as required

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No less than 10 per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

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