Centralized Billing Specialist - Full Time - In-Person or Remote

Overview Centralized Billing Specialist at Community Health Center, Inc. responsible for the comprehensive billing of medical, dental, and behavioral health claims within a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities Perform all aspects of billing for medical, dental, and behavioral health claims. Enter codes and reconcile charges in a timely and accurate manner. Retain the required billing process for each discipline. Perform necessary rebilling or adjusting on accounts. Organize workload to achieve a high level of productivity. Cross‑train within the department to provide coverage when necessary. Verify commercial insurance eligibility for an assigned site daily. Keep management informed of matters regarding charge entry. Review data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations. Maintain and respect confidentiality of PHI in accordance with HIPAA mandates. Adhere to all corporate compliance mandates and guidelines. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Communicate daily with providers, site operations, and the billing team. Identify, compile, and code patient data using ICD‑10 and CPT. Assist with special projects as needed. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in health‑care billing and coding. AAPC or AHIMA certification (CPC or COC) or a diploma in medical billing. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and electronic e‑mail systems. In‑depth knowledge of CPT and ICD‑10 codes, Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, insurance reimbursement methods, and the claims appeal process. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in Health Information Management Systems, Business, or a related field. Additional AAPC/AHIMA certification (CPC or COC). Physical Requirements/Work Environment Minimal physical effort. Works primarily on computer and phone. Location Remote or In‑Person | Middletown ION Building – Finance & Patient Accounts. City: Middletown, State: Connecticut. Employment Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Center, Inc