Billing Specialist (27377)

Thrive Behavioral Health is actively hiring a Full-Time Billing Specialist to join the billing team. This is a full-time in-person position based in Thrive's Rosedale Clinical Office, in Rosedale Maryland. Thrive Behavioral Health is Joint Commission accredited. Our team of licensed therapists provide individual, family, and school-based therapy services to adults, children and families. Thrive serves clients throughout Central Maryland. Our Thrive clinicians take a proactive approach to treatment by meeting with clients through telehealth and going into neighborhoods, homes, and schools to reduce the barriers of traditional mental health treatment. Thrive also has clinic-based programs in Rosedale, Catonsville, Millersville, Silver Spring, Stevensville, and Bel Air. Thrive is committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all genders, minorities and underrepresented groups. This is an agency that respects pronouns. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Keeps abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attends or completes required agency trainings.
2. Accounts receivable for insurance carriers.
3. Prepares and sends client statements monthly or as needed.
4. Provides customer service to clients when communicating the collection of balances and answering questions regarding statement and account details.
5. Timely collaborates with appropriate staff in regard to client insurance issues and balances.
6. Verifies insurance for new and potential clients and/or when there is a change with insurance coverage for current clients.
7. Aptly reviews and posts insurance explanations of benefits to EMR.
8. Processes Grant billing and payments.
9. Obtains required authorizations for insurance.
10. Maintains current and up to date insurance information in EMR.
11. Performs other duties and tasks required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards related to role as Billing Specialist. Able to timely submit billing, respond to questions, post payment, etc. Knowledge of CPT codes and ICD-10 codes is desired. Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education. Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred. Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic. Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands. Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events. Ability to represent the Company well in interactions both inside and outside the facility. Education, Training, and Experience Required: High school diploma, or GED equivalent or two years' work experience. Preferred: 2 years or more of behavioral health billing experience. Preferred CPR/FA Certification. For detailed information, please visit our website.at EOE: minority/female/disabled/veteran Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands: Frequently sit, stand, and or walk Regularly driving a motor vehicle Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking Regularly typing Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens. Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Behavioral Health, LLC.