Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group in Alamosa, CO is seeking a dedicated full-time Medical Billing Specialist to join our mission-driven team! If you're looking for an opportunity where your billing expertise supports life-changing behavioral health services while allowing you to grow professionally, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• The pay for this position is: $19-$25.65 per hour

We also offer generous benefits, such as:

• Medical coverage through Cigna with two plan options
• Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option
• Vision coverage through VSP with a buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha with a buy-up option to increase coverage
• UNUM accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) with a 5% match starting after 6 months of employment
• EAP through Mines and Associates
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 personal days as well as monthly vacation and sick day accrual

YOUR SCHEDULE

This full-time position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of prior medical billing experience
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience using a computer and medical billing software
• Knowledge of insurance carrier billing requirements and processes
• Comfortable with accessing and using insurance companies' websites
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Great customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Great time management skills
• Ability to work in an office environment
• Ability to interact with clients both over the phone and through email conversations
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer/phone

WHAT YOUR DAY ENTAILS AS OUR MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

As a Medical Billing Specialist, you will ensure timely reimbursement for our services by preparing and submitting medical claims, maintaining knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding, and monitoring claim status. Key responsibilities include researching denied claims, posting and reconciling payments, verifying insurance benefits, obtaining authorizations, and communicating with clients about billing questions and account updates. You'll collaborate with insurance carriers and internal teams to resolve issues, prepare account statements, maintain accurate records, uphold HIPAA standards, and ensure all client information is current.

WHO WE ARE

At San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group, we are committed to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals across the San Luis Valley. As a community-based, non-profit organization, we partner with local agencies to provide compassionate and accessible care to those in need. Our mission is rooted in hope, healing, and recovery, and we strive to create a supportive environment for both our clients and staff. We provide our team with a culture of inclusion, belonging, and personal growth. When you work with us, you're not just doing a job-you're part of a larger purpose. If you're ready to make a real difference and have a career where your work truly matters, join our non-profit today!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Take the next step toward a rewarding career as our Medical Billing Specialist by completing our quick, mobile-friendly initial application-it only takes about three minutes to get started on a career that truly makes a difference!