What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at FCC Behavioral Health?
Job purpose
Billing Specialist processes and tracks all billing for the agency.
Qualifications
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent with previous work in billing activities; OR
- Associate Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business related environment preferred
- Must possess excellent verbal communication skills
Core Job Duties
- Ensure all processes are done that pertain to billing for the entire agency.
- Perform processes and track all of CVS billing as scheduled.
- Assist back-up biller with regular daily and monthly billing as needed.
- Assist the billing team with any concerns or questions that may arise.
- Research and investigate unbilled encounters.
- Key entries in order to record various revenue.
- Cross trained in essential department job duties and functions.
- Participation at relevant site staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
- Notifies Billing Manager regarding the status of deadlines and job duties. Give these updates in weekly meetings to all staff.
- Attention to detail is a high priority to ensure work tasks are being completed thoroughly and correctly.
- Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
- Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
- Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
- Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
- Other job duties and special projects as assigned