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Sweetser · 3 days ago

Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist - Saco

Saco, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Sweetser is a nationally recognized and accredited leader dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families. The Sr. Billing Specialist & Collections Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality billing processes, compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service while managing billing activities.

EducationHealth CareMental Health

Responsibilities

Assist in the audit of Patient Accounts (billing specialists, authorization coordinators, patient benefit specialists) daily work

Ensure timely and accurate billing that is in compliance with all applicable regulations governing the organization

Assist in weekly or more frequent billing functions such as authorizations, electronic and paper billing, self-pay statements, to provide the organization with consistent, reliable cash flow

Assist with timely, monthly closing of billing systems

Provide feedback to management relating to findings during billing review and other related activities and when appropriate, make recommendations for areas of needed development for staff

Communicate with and report to the Director of Patient Accounts on a regular basis regarding outcomes of all quality-related activities, including discussion of deficiencies found during billing reviews

Work in conjunction with program staff to ensure processes and procedures are in place to facilitate collection of charges

Provide excellent and considerate customer service internally and externally while accountable for reducing delinquency on accounts

Researches and reports to management as requested, such as research concerning third party payer issues

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending business rules and procedures

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends

Qualification

Medical billing experienceComputerized billing systemsMedicaid program knowledgeCPT coding knowledgeMicrosoft Excel skillsAnalytical skillsInitiative to learnSection 65Interpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

One (1) year of medical or mental health services billing experience

Three (3) years of experience with computerized billing systems, spreadsheet and word processing software

Working knowledge of the Medicaid program and regulations and commercial payer expectations

Working knowledge of CPT coding

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Initiative to learn and handle multiple programs

Preferred

Knowledge with Section 65, 92 and 17 is a plus

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus!!

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Company

Sweetser

Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.

Founded in 1828

Saco, Maine, USA

501-1000 employees