Billing Specialist

True North Recovery; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Credentialing & Training

Job summary

True North Recovery Inc. is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage the end-to-end billing cycle, invoicing, payments, and compliance. This role coordinates with multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely billing operations.

The ideal candidate will handle insurance billing, EOB reviews, Medicaid verifications, and self-pay contracts while maintaining meticulous records and producing regular reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.
• Must pass alcohol and drug screen.
• Punctuality and reliability in reporting to work.
• Efficient time-management and consistent reliability.
• Must be physically able to perform lifting and manual labor related to the role.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Process third party insurance billing.
• Review incoming EOB statements.
• Process incoming TPL RA’s, posting payments to EHR.
• Submit COB/EOB limitations to AK-Medicaid for dually insured clients.
• Process monthly insurance verification for all TPL and Medicaid Pending clients.
• Audit Medicaid ERA’s to address denials and recoups.
• Process appeals for denied claims.
• Correct billing errors on notes related to TPL claims.
• Process Self-Pay applications to determine service costs.
• Create Self-Pay contracts and follow up on past due contracts.
• Monthly AR audit to maintain ≤5% non-reimbursable claims.
• Collaborate with case management on insurance issues.
• Provide weekly and monthly AR reports and quarterly board status.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Prioritization & scheduling

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Mission Statement

We say yes to people seeking help for addiction and mental health. We create pathways to recovery and purpose. We provide the right service at the right time, delivered by people with lived experience. We transform behavioral health systems through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Job Description

The Billing Specialist will manage all aspects of the billing cycle, from generating invoices to processing payments, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless billing operations.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Process third party insurance billing.
• Review incoming EOB statements.
• Process incoming TPL RA’s, posting payments to EHR.
• Submit COB/EOB limitations to AK-Medicaid for dually insured clients and process billing not covered by primary insurance.
• Process monthly insurance verification for all TPL clients.
• Process monthly insurance verification for all Medicaid Pending clients and move newly insured to correct group enrollment.
• Audit incoming Medicaid ERA’s to address all denials and recoups.
• Process appeals for denied claims.
• Correct any billing errors made by service providers on notes associated to TPL claims.
• Process Self-Pay applications to determine service costs for individuals that do not have insurance.
• Create Self-Pay contracts.
• Follow up with clients regarding past due self-pay contracts.
• Monthly AR audit for services billed and unpaid maintaining no more than a 5% of non-reimbursable claims.
• Work with case management to address clients with insurance coverage issues.
• Provide weekly billing report.
• Provide monthly AR audit report.
• Provide quarterly status report for the Board.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.
• Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.
• Must be able to pass alcohol and drug screen.
• Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work.
• Efficient time‑management skills and consistent reliability in reporting to work on time and prepared.
• Must be physically able to do lifting, carrying of supplies, and manual labor related to this position.
• Familiar with Microsoft programs, specifically Excel.

Referred Skills

• Knowledge of commercial insurance billing.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Correct usage of grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Ability to work independently and seek supervision appropriately.

Competencies

• Ensures timely filing for all billing.
• Values communication.
• Supports collaboration and teamwork.
• Promotes growth and development.

Full Time Benefits

• ICHRA Coverage for Employee Health Insurance Policy Reimbursement.
• 401K Plan – 100% Match Up To 5%.
• Life & ADiD Insurance Policy 100% covered by employer.
• Vision and Dental Policy 90% covered by employer.
• 10 Paid Holidays a Year.
• Paid Time Off Accrual.
• Paid Training and Credentialing.
• Short term and long‑term disability.
• Monthly cash stipend.
• Supplemental benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance and hospital indemnity.

Employment At Will

The relationship between you and the True North Recovery Inc. is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or the True North Recovery Inc. No representative of True North Recovery Inc. has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing "employment at will" relationship. You understand that your employment is "at will," and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at‑will employment status.