Job description
Student Assistance Services Corporation has openings for full and part-time MSWs and MHCs to provide individual and group counseling and other substance use prevention, mental health, and wellness activities with adolescents in southern, central, and northern Westchester County middle and high schools.
Must have a car, experience working with adolescents, and completed degree and course work eligible for NYS LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent license.
Approved employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Excellent health and vacation benefits. Clinical supervision and training provided.
Salary dependent on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $54,500.00 - $71,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work setting:
COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated.
Education:
Work Location: In person
Billing Clerk - Behavioral Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Billing Clerk will be responsible for managing billing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations, and working closely with our clinical and administrative staff to ensure timely reimbursement for services rendered. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of behavioral health billing, including insurance claims, coding, and payment reconciliation. The ideal candidate will also be able to assist clients with the intake process as needed, ensuring a smooth and efficient intake experience
Pay Rate : $30 - $35 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit accurate healthcare claims to insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare, and patients.
- Verify patient insurance coverage and eligibility before services are provided.
- Manage accounts receivable, following up on unpaid claims and ensuring timely collections.
- Review billing statements for accuracy, correcting errors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and payer-specific billing regulations.
- Communicate with insurance companies and patients to assist with insurance, billing, and intake processes.
- Maintain detailed records of patient billing transactions and payments.
- Assist in resolving billing issues and discrepancies with patients and insurance providers.
- Work with the clinical team to ensure proper coding of services and procedures.
- Perform regular audits of billing and payment processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Required Qualifications:
- Required: At least 2 years of experience in medical billing, preferably in the Behavioral Health or Healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding, including CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
- Familiarity with behavioral health billing practices, including Medicaid and Medicare.
- Experience with healthcare billing software (e.g., imaServe or similar systems).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.
- Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken)
Preferred:
- Certification in medical billing and coding.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Familiarity with behavioral health-specific insurance providers.