ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team!
All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA , Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities.
About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond.
Values:

• We are rooted in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
• We value our clients and work to demonstrate respect and compassion for them.
• We believe in challenging structures, institutions and systems that have created disparities and inequities and we advocate for a more inclusive and just society.
• We value the power and voice within everyone, and work to cultivate leadership at all levels: clients, staff, volunteers and the community.
• We value community- and client-centered programs and services that are multi-lingual, innovative, responsive and holistic in approach.
• We value our staff and volunteers and their well-being. We recognize and appreciate the unique strengths, knowledge, skills, professionalism, competencies and expertise that they bring, along with their leadership and representation of their respective communities.
• We value developing community-based solutions and appreciate and collaborate with our stakeholders and partners to bridge gaps and maximize resources.
• We commit to excellence, continuous improvement, integrity, accountability, and participation at all levels of our work.

ACRS seeks a full-time Medical Billing Assistant who maximizes client service revenue and supports the management of the agency’s revenue cycle. Works with other departments to strengthen protocols throughout revenue cycle to meet regulatory and compliance expectations. Supports continuous quality improvement to ensure efficient and effective processes.
***Schedule: Mon – Fri, no weekend work!
COMPETITIVE BENEFTIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Pay range is between $22.77 to $24.77 hourly. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire.
• ACRS pays 75-85% of your medical and dental vision insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire
• Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost
• ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire
• Employer paid commuter card and free parking available
• Paid Time off:
• 8 hours of vacation accrued from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment
• 8 hours of sick leave, accrued from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period
• 1 floating holiday, available after 1 year of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available
• Flexibility with hybrid work
• 403b Retirement savings account
• Simplified Employee Pension
• Employee assistance program

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs daily billing functions in integrated systems. Reviews and scrubs charge entries for accuracy. Ensures billing and documentation protocols meet regulatory requirements and meet agency compliance expectations. Works collaboratively with staff to produce accurate encounters to reduce denials. Assists other billing team members to ensure patient insurance coverage is accurate on a timely basis.
• Maintains records and documentation required for credentialing. Ensures that all credentialing files are current and complete pursuant to expiration date of medical licenses, board certification, professional-liability insurance coverage, DEA and other pertinent information.
• Manages and meets multiple priorities and competing deadlines, problem solving and organization skills with attention to details.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes in the healthcare industry and incorporates knowledge in the performance of job duties.
• Monitors payor and system related policies, contracts, and regulations. Keeps management informed of changes that may impact agency billing and reimbursement practices, such as credentialing issues, billing requirements, CPT and ICD coding, and rejection or denial codes.
• Participates in the testing of improved revenue cycle management workflows in EPIC. Attends regular meetings with the EPIC revenue cycle analyst and billing team.
• Attends all agency, program and team meetings, in-service trainings, and supervision.
• Other job-related duties as assigned by management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in health administration or related field OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) year medical billing training and/or experience.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD10 coding and understanding of principles and practices of medical billing.
• Proficient in EHR Systems and the revenue cycle workflow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to compile, interpret, and utilize information; and to communicate effectively with people of all backgrounds and educational levels.
• Ability to be self-starter, motivated, independent worker with high attention to detail and ability to follow-through.
• Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet.
• Ability to provide effective and respectful service to employees, visitors and clients of diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
• Must have reliable transportation. If using a personal or an agency vehicle to fulfill job duties, must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under ACRS’s auto policy. If using a personal vehicle, must have current auto insurance including coverage for work-related business.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to walk; use hands and arms to reach and operate objects, tools, or controls. Must occasionally lift up to/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some work will be performed offsite (e.g. home visits or external meetings). The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office
EOE STATEMENT:
Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.
ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus.