St. Croix County · 1 day ago
Financial Associate II - Billing Specialist
1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond, WI, 54017, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.10/hr - $27.27/hr
2+ years expSt. Croix County is seeking a Financial Associate II - Billing Specialist to assist the Finance Department in managing financial functions. This role involves tasks such as medical billing, cash handling, and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate financial documentation and communication with consumers regarding payments and insurance benefits.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Receives invoices from vendors. Review for accuracy and confirm rates match contract amounts. Enters charges into Electronic Health Record (E.H.R)
Reconciles General Ledger accounts and prepares journal entries
Completes financial interviews with consumers either in person or over the phone to gather insurance information, verification of assets and income to determine ability to pay. Obtain signatures on required paperwork for releases, ABN and billing
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains prior authorizations for services. Reviews documentation submitted by staff to ensure accurate completion before submission. Monitors use of services and obtains additional authorizations as they expire, or approved visits are consumed
Prepares the daily appointment schedule. Reviews insurance notes and most recent interview date and notes
Bills services to Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, and Self Pay. Follows-up on unpaid claims
Sorts, balances, and assigns G/L account numbers to cash, checks, credit card and EFT payments received
Completes deposit and provides treasurer and other departments with deposit documentation. Creates journal entries for recording of deposit to G/L
Applies payments to consumer accounts in Electronic Health Record (E.H.R); makes rate adjustments, initiates refund for over payments, disputes incorrect claim payments or denials
Communicates with consumers to accept payments, provides explanations regarding account balances, and sets up payment plans on past due accounts
Assists consumers with applications for medical assistance and family care
Provides Medicare Notices of Non-Coverage to consumers. Assists with appeals and denial process
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business, management or related field
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an accounting/bookkeeping position
Equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, and abilities may be substituted for above listed requirements
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check
Preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a nursing home, medical or mental health field
Medical claim submission and compliance requirements within CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Company
St. Croix County
St. Croix County is a body corporate of the State of Wisconsin. St. Croix County is located in western Wisconsin and covers 722 square miles.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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