Billing Associate (Hybrid) - FlexStaff (Temp)

Hybrid Schedule: Mon-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM (Thursdays are remote)

Supports Behavioral Health Clinic to include charge entry-billing, data collection and entry for state grant, chart review and compliance, receptionist and scheduling of new and existing patients.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews each billing encounter form. Uses knowledge of coding to question providers on noncompliance issues on form. Works with providers to resolve issues.
• Responsible for the completeness and compliance of medical records at the New Milford Behavioral Health Department. Responsible for maintaining the patient listing database (DMHAS-Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services).
• Participates in performance improvement projects related to chart compliance. Performs chart audits to assure that all requirements are met.
• Provides reception to customers and communicates pleasantly and effectively.
• Answers phones, routes calls, takes messages, conveys information and assures accurate communication.
• Weekly productivity review for clinicians.
• Catchment Area Council Representative for NMBH - Grant Obligation.
• State Local Mental Health Authority Provider Representative for NMBH.
• May be cross trained to provide coverage across the service line as needed.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Education/Skills Experience:

• Required: Computer, phone, dealing with potentially emotionally compromised patients. Knowledge of coding procedures.
• Minimum Experience: three years
• Desired: Bachelors Degree preferred.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior third-party insurance billing experience, required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Coding certificate: AAPC required