Billing Specialist

Generations Family Health Center

Willimantic, CTHybridFull-time$19.6/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.6/hr
Location
Willimantic, CTHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Coding Certificate

Job overview

Generations Family Health Center is hiring a Billing Specialist. The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing patient revenue cycle transactions, including receiving and recording insurance payments and ensuring appropriate billing for services rendered. This role involves collection activities, adjusting delinquent accounts, and potentially assisting with grant, financial, and productivity reporting and analysis. The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, and offers a partial work-from-home schedule.

Key focus areas include Receive and record insurance payments for services rendered, Assure all services rendered are billed appropriately, and Perform collection activities.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalency, 2 Years Primary Health Care Experience, and 2 Years Oral Health Experience. Important skills include Knowledge Of Insurance Plans, Knowledge Of Managed Care Plans, Organizing Daily Work Tasks, Managing Daily Work Tasks, Mathematical Skills, and Analytical Skills. Preferred (not required): Medical Terminology, Practice Management Systems, Spreadsheet Software Packages, and ICD-10 Coding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Knowledge of Insurance PlansKnowledge of Managed Care PlansOrganizing Daily Work TasksManaging Daily Work TasksMathematical SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsMedical TerminologyDental TerminologyPractice Management SystemsElectronic Health Records SystemsSpreadsheet Software PackagesWord Processing Software PackagesICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHCPC CodingCDT CodingHIPAA RegulationsCredentialing

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency2 Years Primary Health Care Experience2 Years Oral Health Experience2 Years Behavioral Health Setting ExperienceCoding CertificateCoding Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Salary Range $19.60 - $19.60 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School

Category Health Care

Description

Billing Specialist

(Full-time, 40 hours/week)

Why you’ll love working here: At Generations, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven, team‑based environment focused on delivering compassionate, community‑centered care—while enjoying a benefits package that truly supports you on and off the job:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with no employee premium

  • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus

  • Longevity Bonus recognizing years of service

  • $500 annual education reimbursement

  • Robust paid vacation, sick time, personal time and 9 paid holidays

  • Predictable scheduling

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.

LOCATION: Willimantic, CT (opportunity for partial Work from Home schedule)

Under the direction of a designated supervisor/manager, the Billing Specialist is responsible for back office patient revenue cycle transactions. Back office functions include receiving and recording insurance payments for services rendered, assuring all services rendered are billed appropriately. Performing collection activities and adjusting delinquent accounts according to agency policy and procedures; may assist in grant, financial, and productivity reporting and financial analysis.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency; two (2) years of experience in primary health care, oral health or behavioral health setting, and knowledge of insurance plans and managed care plans. Coding certificate or training preferred. Knowledge of medical and/or dental terminology. Familiarity with practice management and electronic health records systems, spreadsheet and word processing software packages preferred. Understanding of current industry billing rules, practices and guidelines such as ICD-10, CPT, HCPC, CDT coding, HIPAA regulations and credentialing desirable. Excellent skills related to organizing and managing daily work tasks. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: $19.60hour

Generations offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • No premium cost for employee-only coverage (dependent coverage costs may apply)

  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Short Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off, including:

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Personal Hours

  • 9 Paid Holidays

  • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus

  • Longevity Bonus rewarding continued service

  • $500 annual education reimbursement

  • Quarterly Bonus for certified interpreters (certification class provided following documented proficiency in Spanish, Haitian/Creole or Mandarin)

http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities

To apply by mail, email or fax:

Generations Family Health Center, Inc.,

ATTN: Human Resources

40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948

FAX: (860) 456-1293

EMAIL: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.

Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment.

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