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MOHR Talent

Behavioral Health Billing Specialist (Medicaid and MCO focused)

MOHR Talent, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Behavioral Health Billing Specialist (Medicaid and MCO focused) Location:

Central New Jersey Schedule:

Onsite | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

We’re hiring a

Billing Specialist

to support day-to-day billing and reimbursement operations for a well‑established, mission‑driven healthcare organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate cash flow by managing claims, posting payments, resolving denials, and working directly with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). This role is best suited for someone with

hands‑on Medicaid and MCO billing experience , particularly in behavioral health, community health, or outpatient care settings.

What You’ll Do

Billing & Claims

Prepare and submit clean electronic and paper claims

Bill services using correct CPT/HCPCS codes, modifiers, and ICD‑10 diagnoses

Submit claims directly to

Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

Post insurance payments and reconcile EOBs

Prepare daily deposits and maintain accurate payment records

Medicaid & MCO Billing Responsibilities

Verify Medicaid eligibility and confirm assigned MCO prior to billing

Track and manage prior authorizations and service limits

Follow up on rejected or denied MCO claims

Correct coding, authorization, or documentation issues and resubmit claims

Assist with appeals related to medical necessity, authorization, or timely filing

Help ensure documentation supports billed services and audit readiness

Accounts & Reporting

Prepare and send patient statements

Monitor delinquent accounts and assist with payment plans

Generate billing and aging reports to support monthly close

Identify trends in denials or underpayments and elevate as needed

Compliance & Collaboration

Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality

Work with Finance and program teams to improve billing accuracy and processes

Support ongoing improvements to billing workflows and systems

What We’re Looking For

Required

High School Diploma (additional education a plus)

Experience in

medical billing , preferably behavioral health or community health

Direct experience with

Medicaid billing and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)

Strong Excel skills (filtering, formulas; pivot tables a plus)

Experience with EHR or billing systems

Knowledge of insurance verification, claims submission, and payer guidelines

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Professional communication and customer‑service mindset

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off and holidays

Stable, professional, team‑oriented environment

Equal Opportunity Statement MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

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