Healthcare Billing Specialist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Billing Specialist to join their close-knit billing team. This full-time role involves ensuring timely and accurate billing practices in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical billing, particularly in mental healthcare, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Join a recognized top workplace where staff are valued and make a positive impact on people's lives. If you are passionate about contributing to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical/hospital claims and billing experience required.
• Experience in billing mental healthcare claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical billing and related activities in a behavioral healthcare environment.
• Work with clients and payors to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Data Entry

Claims Submission

Excellent Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RIDGEVIEW

Ridgeview, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a full-time Healthcare Billing Specialist. The schedule is weekdays, 8am-4:30pm.

The right candidate will join a close-knit billing team, following timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant billing practices that support the accounting functions of the financial services department. The billing team is an integral part of "One Ridgeview," with all staff working towards a common mission.

Ridgeview has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, reflecting our staff's commitment to the mission of "One Ridgeview." Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, are valued, and are proud of the impact they make in improving people's lives. Job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and fulfilling Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED required. Skills in data entry, claims submission, and follow-up are essential. At least two years of prior medical/hospital claims and billing experience is required; experience in billing mental healthcare claims is preferred. Must have excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal), mathematical aptitude, discipline, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must complete work with urgency and high accuracy, exercise discretion and good judgment in handling account information, and be able to work regularly scheduled weekday hours.

JOB DUTIES

Perform medical billing and related activities in a behavioral healthcare environment. Work directly with clients and third-party payors to ensure billing accuracy, compliance with guidelines, thoroughness, and timeliness. Conduct collections to manage accounts receivable balances effectively. Requires excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards working with clients and payors.

BENEFITS

Ridgeview offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance, and Wellness Plans. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corps site, with loan repayment options for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers. Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks, motor vehicle records, license/degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon passing these checks and maintaining a safe driving record.