Private practice located in Huntington, NY
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team! As an Administrative Assistant , you will be working closely with the clients to schedule appointments, answer questions related to billing, processing all forms needed for insurance billing purposes, and collecting necessary documentation from clients. You will also assist with follow-up inquiries to clients, communicate with insurance companies, physicians' offices and hospitals to obtain records, and accurately record patient information. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and is comfortable spending much of the day on the phone. You will also be responsible for applying payments to patients' ledgers, following up on denied claims, reprocessing denied claims, etc.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with processing insurance claims through both private insurance and Medicaid
- Note and process all necessary forms from the insurance
- Assist patients in navigating the billing and insurance landscape, including collecting all necessary forms and signatures
- Work with doctor’s offices and hospitals to obtain charge information and billing details
- Enter all billing and payment information into the system properly and without errors
- Follow up with clients and payments, as needed
- Answer phones, assist clients with questions, take messages, and screen calls, do consultation for new clients, schedule clients in for appointments
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality
Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills
- Previous experience with medical coding or billing desired
- Experience in the mental health field preferred
- Knowledge of how medical insurance work (e.g. deductibles, co-pays, etc)
- Strong organization skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Specializing in Trauma Therapy and Digital Wellness
Work at Breakthrough
At Breakthrough, we are dedicated to expanding the availability of high-quality mental health services by linking committed clinicians with clients in our local area. In our practice, we have a focus on creating a healthy space for employees that will foster their growth as clinicians while also avoiding burnout.