What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Inspiring Lives?
About us:
We are INSPIRING LIVES! We provide quality recovery through person-centered guidance - serving individuals with mental health needs in Northeast, Iowa.
Position Summary:
The Billing Specialist processes billing functions and provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly wages from $20.18 plus credit for related experience/degrees beyond requirement!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Complete all billing operations for the organization
- Identify and resolve client billing discrepancies.
- Assist in preparation of annual reports.
- Invoice entry into Quickbooks.
- Process payments from insurance companies and prepare corresponding journal entries.
- Review accounts for possible assignment and make recommendations.
- Perform various collections actions; including contacting client, responsible parties or funders by phone, correcting and resubmitting claims to third party payers etc.
- Maintain effective and prompt communication with supervisor and administrator.
- Receipt SS, SSI, VA & RR checks for clients, allowing each their personal needs allowance & recording it in residents trust account ledger and resident account ledger.
- Receipt client payroll and figure client participation.
- Maintain clients payment ledger.
Key Competencies:
- Proficient in MS office.
- In-depth knowledge of account, data and administrative management practices.
Qualifications Required:
- 2 year degree in accounting or 2 years accounting experience.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in healthcare finances.
- Prior Quickbooks experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs ≤ 25% of shift.
- Ability to coordinate repetitive use and movement of arms and hands ≥ 75% of shift.
BENEFITS
- Health Benefits package (full-time): Affordable Iowa-Network (HMO) Health Insurance options through Wellmark BC/BS: $1,500, $2,000, $3,000, $8,000 and $16,100 deductible options available. Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance. Unum or Avesis Vision Insurance options. Coverage for all insurances available in as little as 1 to 2 months. Monthly premium pricing is available upon request. Life Insurance up to $20k and is free for all full-time staff!
- Additional Benefits (full-time): Tax-sheltered Retirement Plan with up to 3% match, Flex Spending, Paid Time Off (available to use after just 90 days, accrue up to 160 hours a year, and option to sell back excess PTO), Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Training, Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement, Gym Membership Reimbursement, Holiday Savings Account (aka, Christmas Club) & Supplemental Insurance.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.79 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Hawkeye, IA 52147 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hawkeye, IA 52147: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25