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
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).