ABA/Behavioral Health Billing Specialist

ABA Billing Specialist Owen Health Care Inc. Location: Vauxhall, NJ Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Help Drive Quality Care Behind the Scenes Are you an experienced ABA or Behavioral Health Billing Specialist with a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and improving the healthcare experience? Do you enjoy solving billing challenges while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day? Owen Health Care Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented ABA Billing Specialist to join our growing Revenue Cycle team. This is an excellent opportunity for a billing professional who understands the complexities of ABA and behavioral health reimbursement and wants to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization. As a member of our team, you'll play an integral role in ensuring timely reimbursement for services that support children, families, and individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Why Join Owen Health Care? At Owen Health Care, we believe every role contributes to exceptional patient care. Our billing professionals are valued members of our healthcare team, ensuring our clinicians can focus on delivering outstanding services while maintaining a healthy revenue cycle. We offer: Competitive Compensation Medical Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Collaborative Team Environment About Owen Health Care Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed healthcare agency accredited by The Joint Commission . We provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to individuals with behavioral health needs, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and other specialized support needs throughout New Jersey. Our commitment is to provide affordable, person-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, compliance, and customer service. Position Summary The ABA Billing Specialist is responsible for the complete revenue cycle for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral health services. This position ensures accurate claim submission, payment posting, denial resolution, authorization tracking, accounts receivable management, and reimbursement optimization while maintaining compliance with payer requirements and organizational standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, proactive, and committed to delivering outstanding customer service while improving financial performance through effective revenue cycle management. What You'll Do As an ABA Billing Specialist, you will: Prepare, review, and submit clean electronic claims for ABA and behavioral health services through payer portals. Monitor claims through the entire revenue cycle to ensure timely reimbursement. Post Electronic Remittance Advices (ERAs), reconcile payments, and balance daily deposits. Manage accounts receivable and aggressively follow up on outstanding balances. Investigate, appeal, and resolve denied or underpaid claims. Communicate with insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies and expedite payment. Track authorizations and notify clinical staff of upcoming renewals to prevent interruptions in client services. Maintain accurate billing records and documentation in accordance with payer and regulatory requirements. Produce key performance indicator (KPI) reports for leadership regarding collections, denials, aging, and reimbursement trends. Identify workflow improvements that increase billing accuracy and operational efficiency. Assist with billing audits, compliance reviews, and payer documentation requests. Cross-train team members to ensure business continuity and departmental support. Collaborate closely with clinicians, intake staff, authorizations, and leadership to ensure seamless revenue cycle operations. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years of ABA, behavioral health, or healthcare billing experience. Experience with CentralReach, SimplePractice, Waystar, or comparable practice management and billing systems. Working knowledge of Medicaid, DDD, DCF, commercial insurance, and managed care billing. Strong understanding of ABA CPT codes, modifiers, authorizations, and documentation requirements. Experience with claims submission, payment posting, denial management, and accounts receivable follow-up. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Preferred Qualifications Experience with New Jersey Medicaid and DDD billing. Experience supporting multiple payer contracts. Experience participating in billing audits and compliance initiatives. Join Our Team If you're looking for an opportunity where your billing expertise directly supports quality healthcare and organizational success, Owen Health Care offers the opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD