What are the responsibilities and job description for the BILLING COORDINATOR - NON PROFIT MENTAL HEALTH position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY?
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Job Title: Billing Coordinator
Program: Finance Department
location: Office 52 Hyers Street, Toms River New Jersey
Position Type: Full Time
Starting Salary: $80,000.00
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Billing Coordinator with at least 3 years of behavioral health billing experience in a Not-for-Profit Setting and possess expert-level knowledge of NJMHAPP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, State, County and Federal behavioral health payors. This role requires accuracy the ability to navigate in complex billing environments and coordinate / oversee activities of billing staff as well as transitioning to a new electronic health record
Responsibilities
- In addition to performing the following responsibilities, the billing coordinator will also directly oversee / supervise Billing specialist staff in the following areas:
- Submit claims to NJMHAAP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, county and federal payors, following payer-specific rules and regulations.
- Conduct timely follow-up on outstanding claims and resolve denials.
- Use payer portals for claim submission, eligibility checks, and claims follow-up.
- Review payer rejections and reporting in clearinghouse.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing codes, compliance guidelines, and regulatory changes.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local billing regulations.
- Review and send patient statements; manage delinquent accounts
- Communicate with clients about any billing inquires included but not limited to payment options, client hardships, and client fees.
- Collaborate with Quality and Compliance to support optimal system configuration and workflow efficiency.
- Coordinate offshore billing team to maintain quality standards and performance goals.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison between billing and finance as well as with the implementation of the newly implemented Continuum Cloud Electronic Health Record
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years billing experience in a non-profit behavioral health
- Proficiency with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, county and federal payor portals.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and behavioral health billing experience.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Billing Certificates (CPB, CMRS, or equivalent) are preferred.
Competencies
- Proficiently communicates - written and verbal
- Knowledge of staff supervision in a nonprofit setting
- In-depth understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding standards.
- Proficiency in medical office systems and billing software.
- Knowledge of clearinghouse, Inovalon experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of payer regulations and behavioral health billing requirements.
- Use a trauma informed approach to all client financial concerns.
- Familiarity with claim submission processes, billing software, EHR/EMR systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills for resolving complex billing and reimbursement issues.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Long Term Disability Insurance
o Life and AD&D Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Staff Training and Development Opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000