Centralized Billing Specialist - Full Time - In-Person or Remote

Centralized Billing SpecialistThis is the growth opportunity for you, if you:Have extensive customer service experiencePossess a positive energetic attitudeAre extremely organized and pay great attention to detailPossess excellent communication skills and able to multi-task with strong processing skills in our fast paced environmentHave a strong interest in health policy/public healthAre able to work effectively as a member of a teamAs a Centralized Billing Specialist at Community Health Center, Inc., you will:Perform all aspects of billing Medical, Dental, and Behavioral Health claimsResponsible for entering codes and reconciling charges in a timely and accurate mannerRetain the required billing process for each disciplinePerform necessary rebilling or adjusting on accountsOrganize work load to achieve a high level of productivityCross train within the department to provide coverage when necessaryVerify commercial insurance eligibility for an assigned site dailyKeep management informed of matters regarding charge entryReview data, such as history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulationsMaintain and respect the confidentiality of PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with insurance collection guidelines, corporate policy and all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) mandates. Candidate will have access to PHI based on the HIPAA minimum necessary standardsAdhere to all corporate compliance mandates and guidelinesFollow internal protocols regarding departmental communicationsParticipate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goalsCommunicate daily with our providers, site operations and billing team so excellent verbal and written communication as well as strong organizational abilities are required.Identify, compile and code patient data, using ICD-10 and CPT and other standard classification coding systemsPerforms necessary rebilling or adjusting on accounts Cross trains within department to provide coverage when necessary Assists with special projects as neededOther duties as assigned by ManagementRequired QualificationsAt least 2 year experience in healthcare billing and codingAAPC / AHIMA certified; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC); or a diploma in medical billing.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and electronic e-mail systems.In-depth knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, insurance reimbursement methods, the claims appeal process.Preferred QualificationsAssociates degree in Health Information Management Systems, Business, or a related fieldHave AAPC / AHIMA certification; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC)Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentMinimal physical effort. Works primarily on computer and phone.Location: Remote or In-Person | Middletown ION Building - Finance & Patient AccountsCity: MiddletownState: ConnecticutTime Type: Full timeThis Position is available for remote work.Organization Information:Community Health Center, Inc.

(CHC) with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality.

We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and the ConferMED Network.