Billing & Insurance Coordinator

Easter Seals; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Billing Coordinator who will handle billing for private pay, Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation and commercial insurance. The role supports collection efforts, ensures proper documentation, and collaborates with clinicians to ensure accurate billing.

The position requires strong knowledge of billing software, PHI handling, and compliance with insurance contracts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Computer and billing software.

Responsibilities

• Submits medical claims electronically or by hard copy.
• Secures required medical documentation from insurers.
• Coordinates with therapists to ensure correct procedures are billed.
• Posts Med Rehab payments electronically or manually.
• Reviews and follows up on delinquent accounts for reimbursement.
• Keeps updated on billing requirements and communicates changes.
• Collaborates with front desk on authorizations and benefit eligibility.
• Prepares and reviews monthly closing reports/analyses.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Billing software

PHI handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Billing software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Finance Office Manager, the Billing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring proper billings of private pay, Medicare and Medicaid, Workers Compensation, and commercial insurance companies for all medical services. This position will be responsible to pursue collection of all claims until payment is made, and performs other work as assigned associated with the billing/collection/compliance processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and submits medical claims electronically or by hard copy billing.
• Secures necessary medical documentation required, or requested, by (3rd party) insurance.
• Works with therapists to ensure that the correct procedures are reported to insurance carriers.
• Posts all Med Rehab payments electronically or manually.
• Reviews and follows up on all delinquent accounts to ensure that Med Rehab is reimbursed for all services.
• Keeps updated on all billing requirements and changes for insurance types and communicates changes to necessary personnel.
• Works with front desk staff securing new and continued prior authorizations.
• Works with front desk staff to verify private insurance for new patients and benefit eligibility.
• Works with front desk staff to ensure all cash control procedures are followed.
• Prepares and reviews all monthly closing reports/analysis as required.
• Maintains updated knowledge of all insurance contracts
• Credentials new providers
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability. Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of office procedures and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Computer and billing software.
• Telephone, copier, printers, fax machines etc.
• This position may be authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree in Accounting strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Strong insurance billing and medical terminology/experience required. Knowledge and experience in outpatient rehabilitation (PT/OT/Speech) billing is desired, but not required.

*Easterseals is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa.

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