Behavioral Health Medical Billing Specialist

Americare Behavioral Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Americare Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking an organized Medical Billing Department Staff member to support daily billing and financial operations at its in-office behavioral health clinic. You will coordinate with the outsourced billing company, monitor billing activities, and manage patient copays and outstanding balances to ensure accurate and timely processing.

The role requires a Medical Billing Certificate, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in Medical Billing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is an advantage.
• Must possess a Medical Billing Certificate from a recognized program.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in a behavioral health clinic, preferably in medical billing, patient accounts, collections, or billing administration.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook for billing tasks and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the outsourced billing company to ensure timely claim processing and documentation.
• Monitor copays and patient balances; generate reports and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare statements of account and respond to client inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Maintain confidential patient and financial information in compliance with HIPAA and privacy requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Billing Certificate

Associate degree in Medical Billing/Healthcare Administration (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Americare Behavioral Health, LLC is seeking an organized Medical Billing Department Staff member to support daily billing and financial operations at its in-office behavioral health clinic. You will coordinate with the outsourced billing company, monitor billing activities, and manage patient copays and outstanding balances to ensure accurate and timely processing.

The role requires a Medical Billing Certificate, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to handle