Billing Specialist- Bilingual Preferred

About the position Responsibilities • Answer phone calls and greet clients/professionals in a courteous manner. • Contact new and current clients to verify insurance coverage information. • Respond professionally to emails from clinical staff and insurance representatives. • Daily computer entry of new client or insurance information into the database. • Assist Front Desk Admins in client insurance verification and billing order. • Ensure accuracy of insurance files and notes, including copay amounts and prior authorization details. • Assist clients with applications under the CCBHC Sliding Fee Scale Discount program. • Daily error checking of all claims before submission. • Verify that primary, secondary, and tertiary payers are accurate. • Notify the CQI Department of non-insurance related errors. • Follow up on corrections in a timely manner. • Daily claim submission to government and private insurance carriers. • Respond to clearinghouse notices regarding claim submissions and rejected claims. • Weekly entry of insurance carrier remittance and other client payments. • Research and resolve client billing problems or issues. • Generate weekly aging reports and follow up on unpaid claims. • Prepare spreadsheets for insurance carrier representatives when claim issues arise. • Complete monthly billing and revenue reports to various outside entities. • Assist Finance Manager with monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end reconciliation of accounts receivable. Requirements • High school diploma or GED required. • Minimum of 2 years' experience with medical billing and coding, preferably in a Behavioral Health environment. • Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance practices. Nice-to-haves • Working knowledge of HCPCS, CPT, and ICD-10 coding systems; coding or billing certification preferred. • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Benefits • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Apply tot his job