Healing Bridges is a non-profit behavioral health and developmental disabilities agency in Washington, PA. Our goal is to help individuals and families heal from the devastating symptoms of mental illness while also offering to help 'bridge' / link them with valuable resources in the community. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. As a Medical Billing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical office. Your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of medical terminology will be essential in providing excellent administrative support to our healthcare professionals. No weekend work! Off most major holidays! Set schedule with flex time available!

Responsibilities:

The Medical Billing Specialist provides clerical support for the CFO with all non-billable functions for all direct care staff thereby allowing staff to focus on clinical care and increased productivity. These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Consumer insurance verification and /or determining liability. This includes running reports on a regularly scheduled basis to verify insurance coverage for consumers with upcoming appointments and /or requesting updated benefits coverage from consumers.
• Requests authorizations or single case agreement if needed to ensure coverage for services.
• Collects payments / cash or checks received, scans the checks and prepares the weekly deposit for the bank.
• Provides front desk coverage, checking consumers in, scheduling and rescheduling consumers for missed or upcoming appointments, answering phones, collecting co-payments, and setting up payment plans.
• Assisting the CFO as needed for billing assistance, including weekly or monthly Intellectual Disabilities billing through HCSIS and SC Tracker.
• The Fiscal Assistant is responsible for managing the collections reports and meeting with consumers to set up payment plans and plans for collections of past patient financial responsibilities in accordance with their insurance. Any funds collected will be scanned and a bank deposit will be prepared. If a bank deposit needs to be made, the Medical Billing Specialist will notify the CFO.
• Reviewing any "Partner 2 Fix" issues from our electronic health record (Credible) for consumer statements prior to statements being sent to consumers as well as issues with batch claims that are sent back from Outsource Billing.

These can include reviewing billing error codes to determine what needs corrected for clean billing but also working with clinical staff on updating covered diagnosis, ensuring consumers are assigned to the correct credentialed clinician, and ensuring that all documentation is correct and accurate so the service does not red x or get sent back unpaid

Skills:

Proficiency in fast paced medical office procedures and protocols Strong knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations Experience with electronic health record systems (Credible) preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.) as well as other office equipment (Fax, printer, copier, scanner, etc.). Great multitasking skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work well in a team environment Familiarity with phone systems and handling multiple phone lines

Benefits Overview:

Competitive salary Complete benefits package - health, dental, vision and life Retirement plan with company match Paid time off Paid holidays include: Employee's Birthday (taken any day that month), New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday (Juneteenth, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Columbus Day or Veterans' Day) If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support in a medical setting, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to improving the health and well-being of our patients.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person