Billing Coordinator

Billing Coordinator

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year.

We are currently seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for planning and implementing the daily, weekly, and monthly activity related to Managed Care, Medicaid and Third Party Insurance. This position ensures timely and accurate processing of claims, collections, and account reconciliations to support the financial health of our organization.

The salary range for this full-time position is $50,000 to $60,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Process and review billing for Managed Care, Medicaid, and Third-Party Payers, ensuring timely claim submission, editing, transmission, and verification.
• Post insurance carrier payments - both electronic and manual.
• Complete insurance company clearinghouse processes.
• Manage collections and account reconciliations, ensuring timely follow-ups on past-due accounts to meet department goals.
• Analyze and resolve billing discrepancies, conducting research as needed.
• Assist with rate updates, entering new carrier rates and modifying billing setups for new or existing programs.
• Monitor service authorizations and notify clinic management when renewals are needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support billing and collections.
• Educate clinical and administrative staff on reimbursement procedures for various managed care companies.
• Identify new insurance plans held by clients and alert leadership for potential enrollment.
• Ensure accuracy in journal entries, cash posting, and account reconciliations.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Associate degree OR a High School diploma with at least 4 years of experience in professional billing/collections for third party insurance.
• Knowledge of insurance and managed care billing/collections requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing reports related to Managed Care, Medicaid, and third party insurance, with the ability to present to management.
• Computer literate in billing, Word and Excel applications.
• Knowledge of insurance carriers' Explanation of Benefits.
• Ability to calculate and reconcile payment details.

What WJCS has to offer you:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER