BILLING SPECIALISTS

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for billing of all accounts receivable which consists of Medicaid, private pay, room and board, and miscellaneous client billing. The position provides support for other business department positions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, and public assistance coordination.

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process and submission of Medicaid claims using the Therap Services database software, then submission to HCPF for payment. 
• Process, monitor, and post payments using Blackbaud accounting software. 
• Perform healthcare billing, specifically in the area of Intellectual and Developmental Disability programs for Medicaid.
• Perform account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of receivables and identify discrepancies. This may require additional research to complete.
• Prepare and send invoices in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Follow-up with the state and clients regarding outstanding balances. Re-bill denied claims within the state timely billing rule. 
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable and revenue cycle management. Accounts receivable aging report is reviewed for accuracy and approved by Accountant/CFO.
• Collaborate with all company supervisors and staff within the agency to ensure seamless financial operations occur. 
• Assist with work papers requested by outside audit and state agencies.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.  

ATTRIBUTES:

• Accurate work is a priority, strives to eliminate errors, and seeks opportunities to improve processes. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Most Cheyenne Village jobs require driving as part of their daily job duties. This requires maintaining a driving record acceptable to the State of Colorado, Cheyenne Village, Inc., and its insurance carrier’s requirement

Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Works in a standard on-site business office environment. 

COMPENSATION

STATUS:   Non-Exempt

PAY TYPE : Hourly

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred knowledge of Blackbaud accounting software. Preferred knowledge of Therap Services software. Minimum three years experience in billing and accounts receivable with specific knowledge of Medicaid billing. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook and intermediate to expert knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of financial concepts such as revenue cycle management, account reconciliation and double entry bookkeeping. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits:  We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Life/Add, EAP and you will start to earn PTO on your first day of service. We also pay the employer and employee tax for Colorado FAMLI benefit.