What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Medical) Billing Associate position at Aleron?
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:
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associates Degree or Higher in Accounting or related field
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.
Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.