BILLING CLERK

Pay:

$23.00 hr. About the Company Healthcare Commons, Inc. is a not-for-profit, licensed community mental health agency that has served Salem County for more than 70 years, as well as parts of Cumberland and Gloucester counties. Across multiple locations, we provide a full range of behavioral health and support services for children, adolescents, and adults, including outpatient counseling, partial care, crisis intervention, residential services, case management, and family support programs. Conveniently located near Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey, we are proud to be a trusted resource for individuals and families across the region. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and submit electronic and paper claims to Medicaid, Medicare, private insurers, and grant funders. Ensure billing is accurate, timely, and compliant with payer guidelines and

CPT/HCPCS

coding for behavioral health and substance use services. Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on unpaid or denied claims. Correct and resubmit denied claims, coordinating with clinical and intake teams to gather required documentation. Assist in verifying client insurance eligibility and benefits. Process client payments and maintain billing records in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards. Generate monthly billing reports and assist with revenue reconciliation. Work with program managers and finance staff on grant-related invoicing and funder reporting. Participate in internal and external audits, providing requested billing documentation. Identify and escalate billing or compliance issues to management promptly. Receive, log and upload Medical Records requests to EHR and forward requests to appropriate individuals to fulfil. Attend all required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions as assigned by the supervisor or organization. Stay current with agency policies, procedures, and relevant regulations or compliance standards. Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals. Adapt to changing job responsibilities and organizational needs as required. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Health Administration, or related field preferred. 1-3 years of billing experience in a behavioral health or mental health services setting. Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payer billing procedures specific to mental health. Familiarity with behavioral health billing codes (CPT, HCPCS), modifiers, and place-of-service codes. Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Advanced MD, Credible, Carelogic, SmartCare, or similar. Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Compensation & Schedule Rate:

$23.00 hr.

Schedule:

Full-time Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and LTD insurance with supplemental insurance options 403(b) retirement plan with up to 50% employer match after one year of service Generous holiday and paid time off Flexible spending accounts Year-end performance bonuses Opportunities for growth in a mission-driven, community-focused organization

Work Location:

In person -

Salem County, NJ Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person