Medical Billing Specialist

Company: Merakey
Location: Lewisberry
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Merakey is currently seeking a Billing Specialist to join our Business Operations team. -LocationThe Billing Specialist will work on a hybrid basis and would need to be accessible to one of Merakey's administrative offices in PA (Harrisburg, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh area). -Earn $17 / hour -Position is full time with benefits -Shift: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm -The Billing Specialist is responsible for the daily activities relating to ensuring the prompt and accurate entry and billing of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Service line. Authorization entry, charge entry task and variance review are the key components relating to successfully maintaining this position. Ensures that information is received and entered within established timeframes, allowing for no disruptions to the revenue cycle. -Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Adheres to and understands all Merakey Corporate and Business Operations policies, standards and procedures.
• Must be highly organized and work well under pressure. Must be able to work independently, as well as under supervision.
• Handles all aspects of consumer authorization management relating to the IDD service line. (obtaining from state system, entering into core billing system and resolving authorization variance issues)
• Utilization of Pennsylvania State systems (HCSIS & PROMISe) to retrieve and enter consumer related billing information.
• Ability to perform various billing task on multiple county and state websites.
• Generate, validate and send out consumer and payer invoices from core billing system and QuickBooks application to payers and consumers.
• Support payment posting and balancing of cash receipts received related to this position.
• Must be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness along with working in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to work effectively with others and have good interpersonal skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.BENEFITSMerakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more! -To fill out an on-line application: -Requisition number: 77353 -ABOUT MERAKEYMerakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. -Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. - -Qualifications
  • One to three years of proven billing experience.
  • Experienced with using Excel.
  • Proven ability that displays accuracy, verification and validation tasks.
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks is desired.
  • Experience and working knowledge of IDD (Intellectual Disability) billing along with, the Pennsylvania HCSIS & PROMISe system are a strong plus.
  • Strong PC skills utilizing all aspects of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel. -
  • Experience working in Health Care business setting. -
  • Strong Organizational and analytical skills required.
  • Proven Customer Service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings.

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