Billing Specialist(Vocational Rehabilitation)-Syracuse, New York

Description

• Process initial claims from Therap (electronic medical record system) or other applicable billing platforms by the process of examining, calculating, and or adjusting claims
• Maintain billing platform to ensure accuracy of financials and submitted billing manually and electronically
•  Resolve a high volume of disputed claims by gathering, verifying, and providing additional information, following up on claims
• Monitor filing deadlines for each designated payer and ensure processing is completed in that timeframe
• Assist in preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies as directed by the medical billing supervisor
• Gather both private and Medicaid billing information by reviewing consumer records
• Enter codes and verify data for computer processing
• Locate and notify designated payers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, email, or personal visits to solicit payment
• Create customer accounts and invoices in NetSuite
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned 
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years accounts receivable/billing experience
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday 
• Generous PTO 
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs 
• 403b Retirement Plan 
• Incredible career growth opportunities 
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction