What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at Northeast Independent Living Program Inc?
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Job Title:
Billing Assistant
Reports to:
Medical Billing Manager
Job Purpose:
The Billing Assistant will support the finance team and Medical Billing Manger, performing an array of administrative functions requiring confidentiality, initiative and sound decision making. This position provides high-quality administrative support and assistance with the preparation of the claims billing process, general administrative functions, and special projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enter PCA visits into excel spreadsheets for billing preparation
- Initiate telephone calls, send faxes requesting insurance referrals when required
- Enter SCO and MH authorization dates into billing sheets for monthly claims billings
- Submit SCO/OneCare Claims as needed
- Assist Biller with insurance eligibility changes
- Purchases all office, program, and IT supplies through approved supply request process
- Provides purchase documentation to Accountant for payment and/or reconciliation
- Provide admin support for CFO, Finance Team, and agency special projects
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email Prepare business correspondence
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of consumers, staff and, agency information
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed Materia May work independently and/or within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Interpersonal Communication:
- Model integrity, personal and professional ethics and maintain confidential consumer and organizational data
- Maintain a positive working relationship with consumers, co-workers, referral sources and others to achieve positive outcomes
- Maintain updated computer technology competencies i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Teamwork and Cooperation:
- Work as an effective team member in a collaborative manner through strong individual contribution and commitment
- Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills, both verbally, written, and in electronic formats
Education, Experience and Required Skills
- High School Diploma required, Associates Degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative role, 3 years supporting
- Ability to manage time, plan and organize work
- Ability to work independently on assignment
- Confidentiality of information and files of persons served is essential to the operations of the center and thus mandatory for this position
- Ability to independently prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and follow-through skills
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook required
- Team-player mindset
- Knowledge of disability issues and basic philosophy of the independent living movement
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Some travel required
- Predictability of attendance and punctuality are critical to the Center's operations
Compensation: Compensation rate is commensurate with experience and education.
Review Policy:
Medical Billing Manager will complete performance appraisal with employee at the completion of a six-month probation period. Job duties and assignments will be reviewed at this time. Thereafter, performance appraisals will be completed and reviewed annually.