Billing Specialist

Homecare Billing Specialist Finance Department Job Summary The Homecare Billing Specialist is responsible for providing administrative support to department activities with specific responsibilities related to the payables and documentation of payments to the homecare program provided by the agency. Principal Accountabilities Billing – Prepare request for payment to homecare vendors and homecare reimbursement promptly. Input and process homecare services provided by third parties via the Intaact purchasing software for Claims Conference grants and/or the Diamond software for Claims Conference grants. Compliance / Balance Management – Update, analyze, and reconcile financial data for the purpose of meeting Claims conference requirements, enforcing policies and procedures with vendors. Balance data input to ensure all vendor invoices have been recorded. Training and Support - Supports agency operations by completed required trainings and providing coverage for other billing staff as needed. Audit - Complies with agency’s required financial audit by preparing, verifying and balancing homecare service logs as assigned. Misc. – Other duties as assigned by management. Other duties may be non-Homecare related if program and/or process changes in the agency deem it necessary. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Two years of progressive billing experience. Must also have a basic understanding of a general ledger/billing system. Education: equivalent relevant experience in data entry and auditing information for accuracy is preferred. Minimum Competencies Skills Technology – must be comfortable working within Excel. Logic – Demonstrates effective judgement by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times. Time Management - Uses time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs. Detail Oriented– The specialist must approach all tasks with a full understanding of the details of each transaction and demonstrate the ability to audit support documentation as it relates to the invoices received. Knowledge Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Behaviors Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook. Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner related philanthropic activities and campaigns. Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability. Responsive – The specialist will often be called upon for information and must be responsive to requests. Department/Agency Representation - Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures. Cost Control - Contributes to effective use of agency resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit