Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. The Accounts Receivable position is responsible for detailed, accurate maintenance of client accounts and all related insurance billing requirements. Maintenance of client accounts to include properly documenting co-pay and benefit levels. Maintain weekly Commercial Electronic, HCFA 1500 and Medicaid CMHC & CCBHC claims. Maintain monthly EAP / Other Billing. Review charges, post payments and adjustments and reconcile activity to daily ledgers. Monthly review of aged receivables and follow-up to be completed. Report and track managed care authorizations. Serve as back up to HCBS Waiver Data Specialist.

Pay and Benefits :

The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team

Medical, Dental, Vision

KPERS Retirement System

Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance

Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Competitive hourly rate of $25.08 to $27.55 per hour; depending upon qualifications

Primary Duties :

Responsible for reviewing commercial payer, Medicaid, and other assigned guarantor accounts for outstanding balances. Re-bill unpaid charges with the most expedient method. Keep the supervisor informed of any concerns with specific aged accounts.

Run appropriate EHR reports to ensure accounts balance and enter balancing information on monthly spreadsheets.

Complete day sheet reconciliation log entry,

Post client, insurance and Medicaid payments, ensuring charges are at correct liabilities; enter adjustments for over or under payments as needed. Confirm co-pay amounts and update EHR when necessary.

Recycle denials, when possible, report ineligibles or other insurance to the appropriate office.

Update the person seeking services' financial eligibility in the EHR when needed

Re-bill any corrections or changes that can be made for reprocessing

Transfer charges to other liabilities when necessary

Notify Front Desk Staff, Clinician, and Accounting / Billing staff when provider person seeking services / plan issues exist

Process electronic, HCFA 1500 claim forms, and paper billing for services within required timeframes.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE :

Required : High school education required; some college education preferred (preferably bookkeeping / accounting related)

EXPERIENCE :

Required : One year experience in healthcare billing is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.