Senior Billing Coordinator

The Senior Medical Billing Coordinator is a member of the billing staff of Child & Family Services; the person holding this position is directly accountable to the Director of Billing.Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.Job Responsibilities & Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Ability to work independentlyComprehensive understanding of medical billingStrong organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGreat computer and software skills, especially with Excel; experience with Evolv or other electronic health records a plusRefine and sustain the finance setup area of the current billing system to optimize functionality and ensure seamless operationsResponsible for all aspects of non-contract medical billing for all pay sources, including claim filing, cash posting, rebilling denials, collections, etc.Maintain systems and reports to ensure that client insurance authorizations are obtained and timely entered into the billing systemAudits current procedures to monitor and improve efficiency of billing and collection operationsMaintains working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA and all health regulationsWorks with IT department on enhancements and modifications to the billing systemCreate and produce reports to provide data to the Executive Director, Program Managers and Fiscal DepartmentTrain and provide individual supervision to Billing Department personnelObtain health insurance authorizationsVerify health insurance eligibilityPrepare and submit billing to assigned payors/insurance companiesPrepare deposits; distribute/post payments for assigned payors/insurance companiesFollow up on billing questions for clients as well as clinical staffFollow up on outstanding balances with assigned payors/insurance companiesMaintain payment status and billing recordsTrack and resolve billing discrepanciesFlag write-off recommendations for assigned payors/insurance companiesPrepare client billing statements, review for accuracy and ensure that they are sent in a timely mannerPrepare reports and perform analysis of billing documentsParticipates in independent education and training opportunitiesOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Education and ExperienceThe person holding this position must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and three years prior experience with third party medical billing.Cultural Competency Qualifications:Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about othersKnowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicityAcknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same wayCultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service deliveryDemonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's ownDemonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agencyBenefits:Benefit eligible at 20+ hours per weekMedical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.Dental – Delta Dental of MAVision - EyeMedWellworks for You (Employee Wellness)2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per yearTuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar yearProfessional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%100% Employer paid Life Insurance100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr