Billing Specialist

Position Summary:

Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for setting up and maintaining client financial files and ledger cards.
• Responsible for accurately billing private clients, referring agencies, insurance companies, and other responsible private parties.
• Posts payments and charges to client financial ledger cards.
• Responsible for preparing payment agreements for self-pay and insurance clients
• Receives and processes food stamp applications; picks up and verifies food stamps, weekly at Welfare various Welfare locations
• Coordinates client financial information with Counselors
• Bi-weekly deposit preparation & delivery to bank (handling large amount of cash)
• Preparation of monthly billing reports for distribution to Management Team.
• Process credit card payments for all sites
• Involvement with weekly placement staffing meeting in regards to verification of funding sources and details.
• Communication with insurance companies in order to verify benefits and eligibility for all levels of care
• Coordinates monthly billing invoices with Regional Accountant.
• Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must have the ability to obtain CPR & First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis Test;
• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two-years of college-level education is preferred.

Experience and Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Two (2) years billing experience
• Prominent understanding and experience with all Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
• Basic/intermediate understanding of insurance contracts, language, codes and claim submission.
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Superior organizational skills;
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting