Billing Specialist
Billing Specialist
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$ 48000 - 54000
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ABOUT THE ROLE:The Billing Specialist is responsible for working with the Billing Coordinator in overseeing collections billing cash posting and refunds.
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:
- On-site position Monday-Friday.
- 40 hours per week.
- $48000 $54000/year exempt.
- Salary based on skills and experience.
- Up to 6% annual bonus eligibility.
- 403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
ABOUT US: Helping Hands mission is to transform the lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education. So that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are equally valued in all communities! Established in 1955 Helping Hand is proud to serve over 70 surrounding communities by providing accredited and licensed Adult Programs as well as an ISBE-approved non-public Therapeutic Day School.
Helping Hand has been awarded Best and Brightest Places to Work for both Chicago and the Nation for 7 years in a row! This award is a reflection of the incredible talent and commitment shown by our HH team members every day.
If youre ready to join our incredible team apply today!
HELPING HAND PERKS:
- Traditional medical (BCBS of IL) dental and vision insurance.
- Supplemental and voluntary benefits available with employer-paid Group Life/AD&D STD and LTD.
- Team member appreciation events and recognition throughout the year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal days after 1 year of service
- Accrued paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Programs
A TYPICAL DAY FOR YOU AT HH:
- Process claims for Medicare Medicaid HMOs and PPOs and all other private insurances.
- Apply cash receipts timely and accurately.
- Generate and reconcile billing activity in a timely manner meeting all deadlines established.
- Conduct weekly/monthly reviews and report on cash collections payment posting accounts receivable reviews and credit balance resolution with accuracy.
- Maintain the client billing system ensuring all client information is updated.
- Initiate complete and process payer credentials for new and existing providers.
- Communicate the eligibility requirements and insurance authorizations with direct care staff.
- Assist in submitting billing to the State of Illinois Department of Human Services accurately and timely.
- Assist in preparing reports as required by governmental agencies.
- Assist in preparing daily/weekly/monthly reports to management.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of the system of internal controls for the entire claims cycle.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures as needed to improve operational efficiencies.
- Process and maintain confidential information and properly document information.
- Comply with all federal state and local regulatory guidelines and laws.
- Adhere to generally accepted accounting principles as applicable.
- Organize and manage multiple priorities both independently and as part of a team.
- Build and maintain confidence and credibility with all clients and employees.
- This position at times will utilize data protected under HIPAA.
- Must attend all team/agency meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
LAND THIS OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING:
Education:
- Associate degree from an accredited college or technical school.
Experience:
- 5 years of related experience and/or training may be accepted in place of Associate Degree.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be accepted.
Skill Sets:
- The ability to process and maintain confidential information and to properly document information.
- The ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles as applicable.
- The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities both independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to build and maintain confidence and credibility with all clients and employees.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
- A commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to assist others access file cabinets office machinery etc.
- The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in all situations.
- Consistently position self to maintain files in cabinets or assist team members.
- Ability to work in a shared multi-task multi-person business office.
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
