Behavioral Health Billing Specialist - Hybrid

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT, invites applications for a Billing and Records Specialist supporting the Behavioral Health Clinic. The role entails charge entry and billing, data collection and entry for a state grant, chart review and compliance, plus receptionist duties and scheduling for new and existing patients.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with Mondays through Fridays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and remote work on Thursdays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior third-party insurance billing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• AAPC coding certificate required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review billing encounter forms and question noncompliance with providers.
• Maintain completeness and compliance of medical records for DMHAS.
• Participate in chart audits and performance improvement projects.
• Provide reception duties and pleasant, effective communications.
• Answer phones, route calls, take messages and convey information accurately.
• Weekly productivity reviews for clinicians.
• May be cross trained to cover across the service line.
• Fulfill all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Phone communication

Emotional resilience

Coding procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT, invites applications for a Billing and Records Specialist supporting the Behavioral Health Clinic. The role entails charge entry and billing, data collection and entry for a state grant, chart review and compliance, plus receptionist duties and scheduling for new and existing patients.

This position operates on a hybrid schedule, with Mondays through Fridays 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and remote work on Thursdays.