Maine Staffing
Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist - Saco
Maine Staffing, Saco, Maine, us, 04072
Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist
Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist - Saco Location: Saco 04072 Department: Other FT/PT Status: Full Time Assures quality of billing for the organization's services through achievement of assigned responsibilities, including systems support and monitoring activities. Ensure compliance with government/funding source rules and regulations. Position is office-based in Saco. Essential Functions
Assist in the audit of Patient Accounts (billing specialists, authorization coordinators, patient benefit specialists) daily work. Ensure timely and accurate billing that is in compliance with all applicable regulations governing the organization. Assist in weekly or more frequent billing functions such as authorizations, electronic and paper billing, self-pay statements, to provide the organization with consistent, reliable cash flow. Assist with timely, monthly closing of billing systems. Provide feedback to management relating to findings during billing review and other related activities and when appropriate, make recommendations for areas of needed development for staff. Communicate with and report to the Director of Patient Accounts on a regular basis regarding outcomes of all quality-related activities, including discussion of deficiencies found during billing reviews. Work in conjunction with program staff to ensure processes and procedures are in place to facilitate collection of charges. Provide excellent and considerate customer service internally and externally while accountable for reducing delinquency on accounts. Researches and reports to management as requested, such as research concerning third party payer issues. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending business rules and procedures. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. Experience
One (1) year of medical or mental health services billing experience. Three (3) years of experience with computerized billing systems, spreadsheet and word processing software. Knowledge And Skills
Working knowledge of the Medicaid program and regulations and commercial payer expectations. Working knowledge of CPT coding. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Oral and written communication skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Initiative to learn and handle multiple programs. Knowledge with Section 65, 92 and 17 is a plus.
Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist - Saco Location: Saco 04072 Department: Other FT/PT Status: Full Time Assures quality of billing for the organization's services through achievement of assigned responsibilities, including systems support and monitoring activities. Ensure compliance with government/funding source rules and regulations. Position is office-based in Saco. Essential Functions
Assist in the audit of Patient Accounts (billing specialists, authorization coordinators, patient benefit specialists) daily work. Ensure timely and accurate billing that is in compliance with all applicable regulations governing the organization. Assist in weekly or more frequent billing functions such as authorizations, electronic and paper billing, self-pay statements, to provide the organization with consistent, reliable cash flow. Assist with timely, monthly closing of billing systems. Provide feedback to management relating to findings during billing review and other related activities and when appropriate, make recommendations for areas of needed development for staff. Communicate with and report to the Director of Patient Accounts on a regular basis regarding outcomes of all quality-related activities, including discussion of deficiencies found during billing reviews. Work in conjunction with program staff to ensure processes and procedures are in place to facilitate collection of charges. Provide excellent and considerate customer service internally and externally while accountable for reducing delinquency on accounts. Researches and reports to management as requested, such as research concerning third party payer issues. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending business rules and procedures. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. Experience
One (1) year of medical or mental health services billing experience. Three (3) years of experience with computerized billing systems, spreadsheet and word processing software. Knowledge And Skills
Working knowledge of the Medicaid program and regulations and commercial payer expectations. Working knowledge of CPT coding. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Oral and written communication skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Initiative to learn and handle multiple programs. Knowledge with Section 65, 92 and 17 is a plus.