Billing/Accounting Associate (Part-Time)

Job purpose

The Billing/Accounting Associate will analyze patient accounts, collect payments, pay bills, assist with financial audit, serve as back-up for the billing coordinator and perform other duties as required.

Duties and responsibilities

• Working off our Next Day Prep (NDP) spreadsheet, analyze patient balances and advise clinicians of the financial status of their clients.
• Maintains communication with patients and third party payors until accounts are paid or referred to another appropriate agency for further collections activity.
• Assist with routine monthly payments as approved.
• Apply payments to our electronic health system.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Create and send bills to patient as needed.
• Assist with managing third party billing.
• Assist with submitting billing claims to insurers and/or billing clearinghouse.
• Assist with follow up with each claim to ensure payment.
• Assist with facilitating communication with providers and payors to ensure all elements of a claim are in place including pre-authorizations.
• Assist with verifying client insurance eligibility.
• Produce reports as needed to show that key benchmarks are met.

· Work collaboratively with accounting, billing, clinical, and leadership to achieve performance goals.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Support administrative staff with credentialling providers with insurance payors and with state licensing entities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Billing and bookkeeping experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or vocational school training preferred.
• Two years experience working in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to pass a Background Record Check (BRC)

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting, listening, and observing or working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• May be exposed to clients with infectious disease

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• West Springfield, MA 01089 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Springfield, MA 01089: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25