Billing Coordinator bei Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a premier nonprofit organization that provides a broad range of services to people of all ages and backgrounds in Westchester County. 

We are currently seeking a Billing Coordinator to join our team.  This role is responsible for planning and implementing the daily, weekly, and monthly activity related to Managed Care, Medicaid and 3^rd Party Insurance. This position ensures timely and accurate processing of claims, collections, and account reconciliations to support the financial health of our organization.

The salary range for this full-time position is $50,000 to $60,000.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Process and review billing for Managed Care, Medicaid, and Third-Party Payers, ensuring timely claim submission, editing, transmission, and verification.
• Manage collections and account reconciliations, ensuring timely follow-ups on past-due accounts to meet department goals.
• Analyze and resolve billing discrepancies, conducting research as needed.
• Assist with rate updates, entering new carrier rates and modifying billing setups for new or existing programs.
• Monitor service authorizations and notify clinic management when renewals are needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support billing and collections.
• Educate clinical and administrative staff on reimbursement procedures for various managed care companies.
• Identify new insurance plans held by clients and alert leadership for potential enrollment.
• Ensure accuracy in journal entries, cash posting, and account reconciliations.

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Associate degree OR a High School diploma with at least 3 years of experience in professional billing/collections for 3^rd party insurance.
• Knowledge of insurance and managed care billing /collections requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing reports related to Managed Care, Medicaid, and 3^rd Party insurance, with the ability to present to management.
• Computer literate in billing, Word and Excel applications.

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER