Why CMHA Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use treating more than 7500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticuts first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a Full-time Billing Manager for our Finance Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain CT 06051. Monday - Friday.
Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $74000 Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience education and skills but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicants overall compensation. Position Summary:Responsible for supervising organizing and implementing the agencys third party billing system in order to ensure successful revenue billing reporting and collections. Essential Responsibilities: - Oversees all Patient Accounts Representative functions including submission of paper and electronic claims billing cash posting client statements and reconciliation of denials in the processing of agency third party billing.
- Represents agency to all insurance companies and third-party payers to address billing/payment problems and contracting and credentialing requirements.
- Establishes and maintain daily weekly and monthly protocols for on-going monitoring of Billing Departments workload to gain departmental efficiency.
- Ensures accuracy of billing revenues and other financial data used for internal and external reporting by ensuring that payers are billed at the correct rates and resolving payment denials and other payment-related problems.
- Analyzes Accounts Receivable data by payer program clinician and other variables to minimize 90-day aged receivables.
- Ensures that cash receipt postings are reconciled to a daily or batch total and that deposits are forwarded to the Finance Department for timely banking and general ledger posting.
- Serves as liaison with the Information Services Department and outside consultants to address computer and software upgrades training needs and problem resolution.
- Recruits orients trains and supervises staff. Identifies ongoing staff training needs and conduct staff performance appraisals. Coordinates staff training in the billing system for staff located in program sites.
- Establishes and updates Billing Department policies and procedures according to Medicare and Medicaid regulations and other payer requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:Associates Degree in Medical Coding or at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree required. Bachelors Degree in Finance preferred. Valid Drivers License required. Successful related experience in a health or behavioral health billing/fiscal/accounting environment preferably a minimum of five (5) years. Successful supervisory experience in a fiscal/accounting/billing related discipline preferably a minimum of two (2) years. Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products including Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint. Experience in utilizing financial management/billing software systems and linked clinical business applications including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers: - Medical Dental and Vision Insurance packages
- 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
- 11 observed holidays
- 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
- 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
- Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
- Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Years (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling coaching and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
- Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliances academic partnerships
- Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices such as EMDR DBT and CBT.
- Employee discounts for shopping the New Britain YMCA travel and entertainment
- Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
- Annual Company Picnic
- CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
Free Student Loan Wellnessfor eligible employees and their family members access to: - Student loan consolidation and refinancing
- Loan payoff projection dashboard
- Coaching and support via chat email and phone
- College cost calculator
- College financial planning
- 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancementfor eligible employees access to: - Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
- Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
- Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
- The opportunity to receive the national average of $72000.00 in forgiveness
Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law does not discriminate of the basis of race color age disability sec childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familiar status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHAs Human Resources Department at .Job ID: 449
| Required Experience:
Manager
Why CMHACommunity Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use treating more ...
Why CMHA Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use treating more than 7500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticuts first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a Full-time Billing Manager for our Finance Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain CT 06051. Monday - Friday.
Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $74000 Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience education and skills but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicants overall compensation. Position Summary:Responsible for supervising organizing and implementing the agencys third party billing system in order to ensure successful revenue billing reporting and collections. Essential Responsibilities: - Oversees all Patient Accounts Representative functions including submission of paper and electronic claims billing cash posting client statements and reconciliation of denials in the processing of agency third party billing.
- Represents agency to all insurance companies and third-party payers to address billing/payment problems and contracting and credentialing requirements.
- Establishes and maintain daily weekly and monthly protocols for on-going monitoring of Billing Departments workload to gain departmental efficiency.
- Ensures accuracy of billing revenues and other financial data used for internal and external reporting by ensuring that payers are billed at the correct rates and resolving payment denials and other payment-related problems.
- Analyzes Accounts Receivable data by payer program clinician and other variables to minimize 90-day aged receivables.
- Ensures that cash receipt postings are reconciled to a daily or batch total and that deposits are forwarded to the Finance Department for timely banking and general ledger posting.
- Serves as liaison with the Information Services Department and outside consultants to address computer and software upgrades training needs and problem resolution.
- Recruits orients trains and supervises staff. Identifies ongoing staff training needs and conduct staff performance appraisals. Coordinates staff training in the billing system for staff located in program sites.
- Establishes and updates Billing Department policies and procedures according to Medicare and Medicaid regulations and other payer requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:Associates Degree in Medical Coding or at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree required. Bachelors Degree in Finance preferred. Valid Drivers License required. Successful related experience in a health or behavioral health billing/fiscal/accounting environment preferably a minimum of five (5) years. Successful supervisory experience in a fiscal/accounting/billing related discipline preferably a minimum of two (2) years. Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products including Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint. Experience in utilizing financial management/billing software systems and linked clinical business applications including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers: - Medical Dental and Vision Insurance packages
- 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
- 11 observed holidays
- 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
- 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
- Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
- Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Years (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling coaching and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
- Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliances academic partnerships
- Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs) featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices such as EMDR DBT and CBT.
- Employee discounts for shopping the New Britain YMCA travel and entertainment
- Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
- Annual Company Picnic
- CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
Free Student Loan Wellnessfor eligible employees and their family members access to: - Student loan consolidation and refinancing
- Loan payoff projection dashboard
- Coaching and support via chat email and phone
- College cost calculator
- College financial planning
- 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancementfor eligible employees access to: - Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
- Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
- Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
- The opportunity to receive the national average of $72000.00 in forgiveness
Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law does not discriminate of the basis of race color age disability sec childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familiar status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHAs Human Resources Department at .Job ID: 449
| Required Experience:
Manager
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