Billing and Collections Specialist
Company: Behavior Analysis Inc
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Position DescriptionBehavior Analysis, Inc. dba Florida Autism
Treatment CentersTile: Billing and Collections SpecialistReports
to: Administrative SupervisorFLSA Status: Nonexempt Job Summary:The
Billing & Collections Specialist's supports the Administrative
Supervisor and acts as a liaison to the Billing & Collections
Department. Primary responsibilities are client weekly collections,
in addition to client outstanding accounts receivable dollars from
the existing client base and all other aspects of collections,
resolving client. Responsible for the accurate and timely filing
and follow-up on claims submitted to third-party commercial
carriers and intermediaries according to facility, state, federal,
and payor guidelines.Essential Functions Include But Are Not
Limited To:Ensures accurate and timely preparation, submission and
collections of claims to third party commercial carriers and
intermediaries according to facility, state, federal and payor
guidelines.Initiates and maintains contact with insurance carriers
and clients involved in the resolution of billing.Contact clients
regarding payment negotiations of overdue invoices and obtain
client's payment commitmentsGenerate in-depth summary invoicing on
a weekly basis, providing consolidated statements to clients,
working with clients to collect on invoices, and handle any
invoicing issues for assigned accounts.Track and resolve
discrepancies, based on partial payment and contracts.Review and
audit aging accounts receivable report on a regular basis;
following up on late payments and updating management regarding
payment information.Follow best practices regarding initial
follow-up/first contact at 21- 28 days for insurance claims and
subsequent follow-up every 10-14 days.Resolve claims from initial
billing through final resolution, elevating issues, as appropriate,
to the Billing and Collections Supervisor on a timely
basis.Generate weekly reporting to Billing & Collections Supervisor
and Administrator involving collections, as per the Company's
practices.Audit claims to ensure the correct billing codes have
been selected to ensure maximum utilization of the client's
authorization and timely payment from the funding source.Maintains
confidentiality of client information and records; and of Company's
proprietary, privileged, and /or confidential information.Cross
trains and performs other duties as assigned based on Company's
operational needs.QualificationsAbility to communicate information
professionally in both verbal and written form, and proven ability
to multitask and prioritize.Education:High school diploma or
equivalent requiredWork Experience:Minimum of two (1) year of
full-cycle medical billing and insurance collections experience;
within an ABA agency or health-related field preferred.Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:Exceptionally strong computer skills,
including Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn
new systems quickly and efficiently is crucial for success in this
positionSolid history of proven success with accounts
receivable.Ability to organize and prioritize work and manage
multiple priorities.Excellent verbal and written communication
skills including, letters, memos, and emails.Excellent attention to
detail.Ability to research and analyze data.Ability to work
independently with minimal supervision.Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with providers,
management, staff, and contacts outside the organization.Project
management skills.Other Skills and Abilities:Flexibility to respond
to the changing needs of the organization.Ability to maintain a
high level of professionalism and confidentiality.Ability to
prioritize and adjust to deadline pressure in a fast-paced
environment with minimal supervision.Problem solver with the
ability to find solutions to both people and process issues in a
positive manner.Ability to capture the detail of a situation and
communicate accurately and completely both verbally and in
writing.Disciplined self-starter with the ability to work
independently managing time effectively.Ability to provide
excellent customer service to associates by listening,
comprehending, and guiding them through issues to closure.Physical
DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to
operate and handle keyboards and controls. The employee is required
to walk and reach with hands and arms and sometimes may be required
to bend and lift files.The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Monday
through Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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