Billing Specialist
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Job Location:
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 24 - 26
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home at work and in the community through residential programs employment services crisis response day services and more.
The Billing Specialist will be responsible for the accurate preparation submission and follow-up of claims to Medicare Medicaid and commercial insurance payers. This position ensures all claims are processed in accordance with payer rules and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient and compliant billing operations to support timely reimbursement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented deadline-driven and comfortable working with large volumes of data.
Benefits:
- Health vision and dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- Referral Bonuses
- and more!
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Billing Responsibilities
1. Generate review and submit electronic and paper claims to Medicare Medicaid and third-party payers.
2. Review documentation for completeness and compliance with payer requirements.
3. Identify and correct claim errors prior to submission to minimize denials and rejections.
4. Monitor claim status and perform timely follow-up to ensure prompt payment.
5. Research and resolve claim denials underpayments and discrepancies.
6. Prepare and process claim adjustments resubmissions and appeals as needed.
7. Assist Accounts Receivable staff with posting and reconciling payments and adjustments.
8. Communicate with internal departments (clinical intake and administrative teams) to resolve billing-related issues.
9. Maintain current knowledge of Medicare Medicaid and insurance billing regulations and reimbursement policies.
General AR Support
- Assist with AR aging reviews and customer follow-up as needed.
- Maintain organized records for billing and cash application processes.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Participate in process improvements SOP updates and system enhancements.
- Back up others in the department as necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in Medicare Medicaid and clearinghouse platforms.
- Knowledge of CPT HCPCS and ICD-10 coding standards.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong Excel skills (sorting/filtering VLOOKUP pivot tables preferred).
- High level of accuracy attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to report to work as scheduled.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or billing certification preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in medical billing with demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Medicaid and commercial insurance claim processes.
- Experience in a healthcare or home health environment is strongly preferred.
Interested candidates can apply online at Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benchmark has provided services for 65 years. Learn more about our 65th anniversary celebration: 65 Years of Stories.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Medical Collection
- Accounts Receivable
- Athenahealth
- ICD-10
- Medical Coding
- 10 Key Calculator
- Detailing
- ICD-9
- Medical Billing
- Microsoft Excel
- CPT Coding
- Medicare
About Company
At Benchmark, we help people live as independently as possible. We help them feel respected and included in their communities.
