Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectually disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Billing & Collections Specialist to work in our Information Services and Technology Department.
Some of this position's responsibilities are:
- Knowledge of medical billing for behavioral health systems
- Responsible to maintain and resolve the day to day billing and cash collections issues; follow up on unpaid claims and file appeals when appropriate.
- Process all checks, electronic payments, and adjustments, in our EHR system.
- Knowledge of medical billing for behavioral health systems.
- Check eligibility and benefits verification.
- Timely follow up on insurance claim denials, exceptions, or exclusion. Track past due balances and resolves discrepancies.
- Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
- Verifies completeness and accuracy of all claims prior to submission.
Requirements
A successful applicant will have the following:
- Associate's degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or relevant area.
Scope:
- Five year’s experience in billing, preferably in a healthcare environment; prior management experience.
- Able to develop effective systems.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills are a must (Excel).
- A minimum of 3 years experience in an EHR collections-specific role is preferred.
- An understanding of billing, collections, and receivable procedures required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- A strong attention to detail and the ability to complete job duties with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent customer service skills required. Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations.
- Ability and understanding of the use of a personal computer and appropriate software, including but not limited to Excel, Word and Outlook. Skilled in using ten key adding machines.
- Flexibility in work schedule when required.
- Must be able to work as part of a team with peers and leadership within the organization.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Scope:
- Required sitting for long periods of time.
- Light lifting and/or carrying, not to exceed 25 lbs.
- Frequent talking and listening.
- Manual dexterity.
Horizon House offers competitive compensations and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, a transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.
You must apply on our website to be considered an applicant.www.hhinc.org
Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EHR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical Billers & Coders: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Collection management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person