BILLING SPECIALIST na Preferred Behavioral Health Group

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

Job Title:  Billing Specialist

Program:  Finance

location:  52 Hyers Street, Toms River New Jersey 08753

Position Type:  Full Time

Hourly Rate $20.00

Job Description/Summary

Undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks in order to help guarantee the company’s revenues. Responsible for collecting, posting and managing account payments. Responsible for submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. Shows a high degree of attention to detail and can work independently. Adherence to laws and best practices in regards to dealing with consumers and data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper

• Answer questions from consumers, clerical staff and insurance companies

• Identifies and resolves consumer billing complaints

• Assume the responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to credibility

• Prepares, review, and send patient statements

• Evaluate consumer’s financial status and establishes budget payment plans. Follows and reports status of delinquent accounts.

• Reviews accounts for possible assignment and makes recommendations to the Billing Supervisor.

• Performs various collection actions including contacting consumers by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers.

• Processes payments from the insurance companies and prepares a daily deposit.

• Write thorough reports on billing activity with clear and reliable data.

• Maintains strictest confidentiality, adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

• Work closely with Finance to design, evaluate, and implement billing processes and system improvements.

• Performs monthly reporting on billing and collection status, and provide analysis as needed.

Competencies

• Proficiently communicates - written and verbal

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma or higher level of education; excellent knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and ER software. Proficiency with numbers and processing of financial information. Proven experience as a billing specialist.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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