Billing Specialist

Job Details Location: Clearwater, FL 33764 Salary Range: $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability 5 days of Paid Time Off 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays – Including the week of Christmas off Position Summary We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. The Billing Specialist participates in the billing process and data entry design to ensure billing and claim accuracy, regulatory compliance and maximum collection of revenue; works closely with the Supervisor of Billing and responds to issues and concerns of the management team. The Billing Specialist processes cash payment and posts payor remittances and performs routine account receivables follow-up work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Billing and is reviewed primarily in terms of results obtained in claim submission timeliness and accuracy, and account receivables management. Work is subject to review through observation of efficiency, timeliness, effectiveness, accuracy and full regulatory compliance. The incumbent must function independently within policies and procedures. The Billing Specialist provides high quality information and support that enhances the overall quality of Directions for Living services, and creates positive interactions between staff, clients and other key stakeholders by ensuring accurate and timely collection, processing and reporting of financial or compliance information. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. Qualifications Some college education preferred, minimum of three years of previous experience in healthcare or mental health billing and coding may substitute for educational requirement. Billing and Coding certification strongly desired. Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience with Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and Third-Party billing and remittance processes, preferably in mental health. EEO and ADA EOE/ADA/DFW Safety Notice For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251). Safety and Workplace Policy Smoke Free Campus #J-18808-Ljbffr Directions for Living