Come join our team!
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona is a growing non-profit agency that has served the Tucson area for 20 years. We are looking for an experienced new team member to join our Accounting Department as an entry level Billing Specialist.
We are looking for a competent candidate to undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks to help guarantee the companys revenues. You will work with and support the billing team in handling the processing of third-party claim submissions along with other related billing tasks.
Were committed to our culture of compassion inclusion and diversity where each person is valued for their contributions. This job is ideal if you are dependable and thrive in a busy office setting. Plus you get your own beautiful private office so dump your current cubicle!
Perks: Health insurance dental insurance vision insurance and 401k with employer matching for eligible employees. We also offer a generous PTO package!
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Available to work standard 8:00 to 5:00 office hours
- Detail-oriented
- Able to learn new processes
- Very organized
- Strong computer skills & ability to navigate multiple systems
- Basic Knowledge in Excel
- Great customer service
- 10-key proficiency is desirable
- Skilled in communication and documentation
- Able to work independently
- Flexibility based on the organizations needs
Primary Job Duties:
1. Prepare and submit a high volume of claims to third-party payers either electronically or by paper within submission deadlines according to each contract.
2. Issue adjusted corrected and/or rebilled claims to third-party payers to ensure accuracy and maximum allowable reimbursement.
3. Serve as a point of contact with contract representatives for billing-related inquiries.
4. Work with other departments to ensure service authorizations have been received and billing detail is approved according to the contracting agencies requirements.
5. Enter update and maintain billing invoices in an accounting system.
6. Work to reduce past due invoices on accounts receivable aging reports.
8. Assist in developing systems to improve the efficiency of billing processes.
9. Adhere to the agencys Policies and Procedures.
10. Maintain the strictest confidentiality; adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
11. Conduct other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
1. At least 1-2 years of billing experience preferred.
2. Knowledge of and experience with CMS billing guidelines preferred
3. Experience with home and community-based services is a plus
4. Able to obtain a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card and pass a DES background check