(Medical) Billing Associate

Description

Acara Solutions is looking for a (Medical) Billing Associate for one of our clients in Syracuse, NY.

Pay : $20-22 hourly

The hours are a regular 40 hour week Mon-Friday with the exception of month end closing. Everyone in this department is required to work month end which 3 - 4 times a year would fall on a weekend.

Scope of Responsibilities : The Administration Billing Associate is responsible for identifying, researching, rectifying, and maintaining accurate balances Job Summary : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. Job Duties :

• Face-sheet and census entry to ensure accurate billing.
• Verifying primary and secondary insurance coverage on residents.
• Provide customer service and problem resolution to facilities and residents.
• Account reconciliation and account refund requests
• Complex account reconciliation
• Account adjustments, bad debt processing
• Third party, Medicare, Managed Care, and private billing, claim corrections and follow-up
• Track and re-bill pending Medicaid accounts
• Re-bill claims as needed
• Identify pattern problems (improper patient demographic data entered, Insurance information not entered, etc.). Initiate corrective action plan and notify management.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed on an account to include letters, telephone conversations, charges payments, etc.
• Recognize and rectify any errors made within an account
• Set up Lawson accounts for facility and private pay
• Month-end closing process within the scheduled deadline.
• Assist in special projects as required
• Works with minimal supervision
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications : Educational Requirements :

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race / Color / Gender / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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