Billing Specialist- Healthcare (24767)

Job Details Location: Rosedale Office – Rosedale, MD 21237 Position Type: Full Time – Education Level: High School Salary Range: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour Job Category: Accounting Company: Thrive Behavioral Health – Joint Commission accredited. Provides individual, family, and school-based therapy services to adults, children, and families in Central Maryland. Responsibilities Keep abreast of current literature and developments in the field and attend or complete required agency trainings. Accounts receivable for insurance carriers. Prepare and send client statements monthly or as needed. Provide customer service to clients when communicating the collection of balances and answering questions regarding statement and account details. Collaborate in a timely manner with appropriate staff regarding client insurance issues and balances. Verify insurance for new and potential clients and/or when there is a change with insurance coverage for current clients. Review and post insurance explanations of benefits to EMR. Process grant billing and payments. Obtain required authorizations for insurance. Maintain current and up-to-date insurance information in EMR. Perform other duties and tasks as required. Qualifications Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards related to role as Billing Specialist. Ability 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. Understanding of code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary. Written and oral communication skills; 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 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. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance 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 (40 hours per week) Equal Opportunity Employment EOE: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Thrive is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from all genders, minorities and underrepresented groups. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Behavioral Health