Billing Coordinator

The Billing Coordinator oversees the invoicing, accounts receivable and collections. The ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, confident working with insurance, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, caring setting. Experience with medical billing, social services billing, transportation billing and general accounting preferred. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Greet guests and clients warmly and professionally Answer multi-line phone system and schedule appointments as needed Verify insurance benefits prior to visits for TruePath Counseling. Verify and obtain prior insurance authorizations when required. Collect co-pays, provide balances, and coordinate client payments Ensure all intake forms are completed accurately before initial visit Communicate clearly with all staff Coordinated with department directors to ensure all services are captured for invoicing/billing in a timely manner. Ensure accuracy of billing for multi-county public transportation provider. Ensure accuracy and timely billing for non emergency medical transportation services. Maintain a clean, professional front office environment Verify medical codes are correct for provided services Post insurance payments and receivables in accounting software. Follow up on denied or unpaid claims with insurance carriers. Correct submission and manage appeals as necessary Assist with provider credentialing documentation as needed Monitor billing accuracy and identify opportunities to improve collections Ensure compliance with HIPAA and payer guidelines Provide general office support to overall agency Distribute incoming agency mail Maintain office inventory Process donations and send thank you letters Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment may vary depending on location of individuals needing assistance. The employee may encounter exposure to various bodily fluids, environmental temperature extremes, potentially violent behavioral situations and/or various infectious agents. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand for a minimum of an hour. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to walk moderate distances, greater than 250 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Qualifications Associates degree or medical coding certification preferred. Will consider relevant experience. 3-5 years of medical insurance billing experience required. Experience billing State of Illinois and other government entities preferred. Ability to process a high volume of work. Strong administrative, organizational, and customer service skills. Solid communication and interpersonal skills Ability to process computer data and format/generate reports. Mathematical knowledge to include basic addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and computing averages. Functional Microsoft Office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word This position is a full time, non-exempt position typically working 8-4:30 M-F. This individual reports directly to the Director of Administrative Services/CFO. Futures Unlimited, Inc. is an equal-opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, order of protection status, hairstyle, military status or unfavorable military discharge. Futures Unlimited, Inc. does not discriminate in admission, access to, treatment or employment in programs or activities on the basis of a handicap in violation of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Futures Unlimited, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. Futures Unlimited, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, order of protection status, hairstyle, military status or unfavorable military discharge. The Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check and Agency Policies Act requires that Futures Unlimited, Inc. conduct Criminal Background Checks on all staff. Persons convicted of certain felonies (specified in the Act) are prohibited from being employed in a Direct Care position unless a waiver is granted by the Illinois Department of Human Services. Staff will be checked for any substantial findings of abuse or neglect through the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aid Registry before hire. It is also required that staff take a Pre-Employment Drug Test. Employment is contingent on the results of the Criminal Background Check and the Nurse Aid Registry. You will not be hired if the results from the Drug Test are positive. Some positions may also require a Physical Function test. #J-18808-Ljbffr