Billing Specialist — Mental Health Claims & Compliance

Bournewood group; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournewood Hospital is seeking a Billing Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL. The role focuses on entering patient demographics, submitting claims to insurers, and verifying policy details before billing.

You will coordinate with the Utilization Review team and maintain HIPAA-compliant practices while handling confidential information. The position requires 2–3 years in Substance Abuse/Mental Health billing, strong Excel/EMR skills, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographics into billing software and submit claims to insurance companies.
• Cross-check in Medical EMR to ensure authorization is on file prior to submitting claims.
• Verify client policy active via portal during billing, file corrected claims, and fix rejected claims.
• Update action list for UR issues while billing and support Utilization Review team.

Skills

Communication skills

Work independently

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Fast-paced environment

Customer facing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Electronic Medical Records

Billing Systems

KIPU

Collaborate MDS

Job description

Bournewood Hospital is seeking a Billing Specialist in Boynton Beach, FL. The role focuses on entering patient demographics, submitting claims to insurers, and verifying policy details before billing.

You will coordinate with the Utilization Review team and maintain HIPAA-compliant practices while handling confidential information. The position requires 2–3 years in Substance Abuse/Mental Health billing, strong Excel/EMR skills, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.