Billing Clerk
Program / Location : Accounts Receivable Billing Department / New Bedford
Education / Licensure : High School Diploma or Equivalent
Pay Range : $23-27 per hour (Education & experience dependent)
Status : Full Time
Benefits :
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long & short term disability
- Discounted auto / home and renters insurance
- 403b - Retirement
- FSA & DSA
- PMLA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonuses & Referral
- Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
- Education days to use towards CEU's
- Free meals at select programs and when available
- Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)
About Us
High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.
Billing Clerk Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED requiredExperience in administrative support requiredStrong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications requiredAbility to multi-task and move fluidly between urgent and non-urgent functionsAbility to work independently with strong organizational skillsExperience working in a healthcare related field preferredBilling Clerk Duties & Responsibilities
Compliance with the Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA RegulationsSend out all initial bills to both third party and client payorsRe-bill all denials from explanation of benefit noticesReview aging reports and reconcile old accountsCall third party payors on questionable denialsUpdate third party software with new third party or patient informationCheck PA Data, enter if necessary and file (notify Unit Biller and Utilization Reviewer if discrepancy)Run and check weekly reports to avoid claim issuesMaintains an accurate knowledge base about the services which are provided by HPTC and the pay sources that HPTC is contracted withBatch and send electronic and paper claimsPost both patient and third-party paymentWrite up and expedite the processing of client refundsAttend mandatory trainings and meetingsAssist programs with entering ESM's if neededCommunicate effectively with the key contacts and management to provide accurate and timely informationOther duties as assigned by the AR ManagerBilling Clerk Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of 3rd party payorsCollection experienceEfficient in Word Document and Excel5 years experience preferredEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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