Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist -

Treatment Services Worksite Location:

Hood River or The Dalles Work Schedule:

Part-Time; 15 of hours per week

Wage Range:

$23.39 - $26.31 per hour Reports to: Clinical Administration Manager Why work at The Next Door? Because you share our vision of a supportive community where all children and families are safe, healthy, and valued. Every day, we work towards making this vision a reality, by having integrity, and by living our core values of being welcoming, just, empathetic, empowering, and flexible. If you like to work in an environment where you'll be learning right alongside our program participants—The Next Door is the place for you! Who are we looking for? The Billing Specialist is integral to the operations of the Treatment Services program by using the SimplePractice electronic health records and practice management software and other information to prepare and submit mental health/behavioral health claims, track reimbursements and execute other billing activities. Includes accurate and reliable mental health billing processing, record keeping, credentialing, and fee schedule management. What you will do… Provide accurate billable services and expenditures for assigned program. Credentialing mental health providers and staff Perform ongoing administrative tasks to support Treatment Services program activities. Monitor and troubleshoot prior authorizations requested by mental health therapists. Ensure reports to state and licensure authorities are completed in a timely manner. Cross-train to back up the lead Billing Specialist position. Coordinate with program staff for daily billing on individuals in the program. Review service notes and charting for accuracy and completeness in preparation for insurance billing. Ensure standards for documentation are being met. Monitor reimbursement fee schedules issued by state Medicaid authorities Complete regular documentation audits. Maintain quality assurance systems/processes. Verify client insurance coverage. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Education, Experience, and Requirements…

Required:

Associate degree or equivalent experience Valid driver's license with auto liability insurance 1+ years of experience in healthcare coding & billing or a related field Successful completion of a comprehensive background check

Preferred:

Experience using electronic health records system Experience in mental health care Experience in healthcare front-office roles Benefits Sick Time 401(k) - You are able to participate 1000 hours of service in one year of employment and there is a 5% company contribution after 2 years of employment. In-Office Dog Friendly Training Opportunities Jury Duty Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance Program Interested? To apply, submit a cover letter + resume by email: recruitment@nextdoorinc.org. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Next Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer, one that appreciates differences and creates opportunities for staff to interact with people who do not look like, talk like, think like, believe like, act like, or live like they do.

Pay:

$23.39 - $26.31 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee assistance program Paid sick time

Work Location:

In person