Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

Belmont Behavioral Hospital currently has an opening for a Billing/Collection Specialist (Business Office Coordinator).

The Billing/Collection Specialist (Business Office Coordinator) is responsible for:

• Prepares and monitors monthly billing and collection processes utilizing established policies, procedures, and tracking systems.
• Verifies Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial benefits and prior authorizations.
• Identifies deductible, co-insurance and co-pay due per EOBs received.
• Compiles appropriate information for refunds, bad debt write-offs, and adjustments.
• Types, assembles, copies, files and processes data required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Making telephone calls, writing letters, and/or sending faxes to patients, insurance carriers, and other responsible parties in the pursuit of getting a claim resolved.
• Handling and interpreting medical documentation such as UB04 claim form, 1500 claim forms and EOB’s.
• Analyzing and interpreting documents, contracts, notes, and other correspondence
• Writing appeals to insurance carriers to overcome denials.
• Manage an extensive portfolio of claims by prioritizing and organizing time effectively
• Comply with privacy laws and patient’s needs.
• Overcome obstacles by using effective information gathering and problem solving methods.
• Participates in monthly AR reviews with Management Team.

The ideal candidate will:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• 3 years of related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Certified CPT coder is a plus.
• Medicare and Medicaid experience is a plus.
• Recently held a position as Medicaid, Medicare or Third Party Biller or Billing Coordinator or Collection Specialist is preferred.
• Computer savvy: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Work, Clearinghouse application and solid 10-key and mathematical skills is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy office setting is required.

Education

• High School/GED or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)