The position is responsible for payable and receivable functions in the accounting department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Generates and mails monthly billings for programs.
- Assists with daily deposit as directed.
- Works with programs to retrieve data for accurate and timely billings.
- Sets up new accounts and maintains account for designed programs.
- Enters billing for programs, including charges and payments, in accounting software.
- Prints claim forms and reviews for accuracy.
- Enters and posts programs subsidies, adjustments, and writes off to sub-ledger.
- Reconciles client's preauthorization numbers for assigned accounts.
- Updates client's accounts by closing inactive accounts.
- Prepares, generates, and follows up on insurance claims and denials.
- Provides follow-up on past due accounts by collecting information necessary to re-file claims and contacting appropriate agencies.
- Resolves billing questions and concerns with clients.
- Generates reports on services and rates for budgeting purposes.
- Generates monthly program receivable reports and reviews for accuracy.
- Assists with timely month-end close.
- Follows guidelines of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in handling and releasing clients' personal information and billing records.
- Represents the Agency professionally and ethically in the community and workplace.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
- Possesses strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
- Utilizes basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other automated systems.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required with three years of related experience.