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Lakeview Health Services · 2 months ago

Financial Assistant - Billing Specialist #1784

Admin, Geneva, NY, Geneva, NY, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.75/hr - $24.41/hr

2+ years exp

Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner providing safe and affordable support services in the Finger Lakes region. They are seeking a Financial Assistant - Billing Specialist to manage billing processes, assist with insurance claims, and maintain accurate financial records for clients.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist with prior authorization requests for services

Confirm client insurance eligibility, benefits or current account status information from payer websites

Accurately record client information and communicate appropriately to all relevant parties

Maintain all client accounts with the use of automated billing system via codes meant to facilitate reimbursement from commercial and government insurance groups

Maintain billing file/records by batch in accordance with established protocol

Submit claims to 3rd party sources of payments

Post monthly client fee billing

Post insurance payments received

Identify problem accounts with insurance payers; investigate and correct errors, follow up on missing account information and resolve past-due accounts

Keep up to date with statutes and regulations that could affect collection of payments (i.e. insurance company changes, collection, regulations, etc.)

Provide assistance and expertise to residential staff involved with financial applications, recertifications and entitlement concerns

Interface with community resources including Department of Social Services, Social Security Administration, etc. to ensure consumers maintain funding continuity and stability

Perform prompt and accurate processing of all bank deposits and transfers

Post payments by recording cash and checks

Balance and compile cash receipts and accounts receivable journals

Maintain complete and accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, reports, and related statistics

Responsible for reviewing outstanding client fee balances with the Managing Director of Finance and program personnel monthly

Coordinate internal and external personnel to ensure that proper systems are in place to expedite the collection of amounts due

Assist in resolving client fee collections by examining consumer resources, payment plans and payment history

Process NDF county vouchers

Prepare reports to effectively monitor accounts receivable including but not limited to preparation and distribution of monthly consumer statements

Prepare documentation required for internal and third-party audits as assigned

Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable regulations

Assist other financial department staff as needed

Ensure the safe and secure retention of historical accounting data

Qualification

Accounting principlesBilling practicesICD-10CPT codingWordExcelOutlookFundEZOffice equipment useConfidentiality

Required

Associate's degree in accounting

2 years of related experience

Proficiency in the principles, procedures, and practices of general accounting and billing

Familiarity with health insurance and other 3rd party billing practices and guidelines, including ICD-10 and CPT's

Well versed in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to use contemporary office equipment including, but not limited to, a multi-line phone system, computer, fax machine, copier, e-mail, and voice-mail

Consistently accurate in arithmetic, reconciling accounts, and generating reports

Ability to plan, organize, and complete work as assigned

Ability to work effectively and professionally with co-workers and Supervisor

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse individuals

Ability to recognize and maintain appropriate confidentiality of clients and work materials

Ability to prepare appropriate correspondence with the use of spelling, punctuation and grammar

Ability to work with frequent interruptions, minimal supervision and extensive detail while maintaining a professional and welcoming demeanor at all times