Lead Billing Specialist — Patient Accounts & Care Access

Callen--lord; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (free)

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

403B retirement savings

Job summary

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center is seeking a Billing Associate to join our patient accounts team in New York. You will act as the lead billing contact, ensuring accurate generation and reimbursement for patient accounts and supporting our mission to provide LGBTQ+ focused healthcare.

The role requires 1+ year of medical billing experience, knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, and strong computer and Excel skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of medical billing experience required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding.
• Strong Internet, PC, and spreadsheet skills.
• Familiarity with NY privacy and billing regulations/laws.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead billing contact, collaborating with medical staff to ensure timely patient account generation and reimbursement.
• Maintain accurate patient flow through medical, behavioral health, and dental financial systems.
• Handle all aspects of the billing cycle: verification, authorization, claims entry, processing, re-billing, and corrections.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and answer billing questions.
• Stay up-to-date on billing regulations and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Billing software

EHR system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center is seeking a Billing Associate to join our patient accounts team in New York. You will act as the lead billing contact, ensuring accurate generation and reimbursement for patient accounts and supporting our mission to provide LGBTQ+ focused healthcare.

The role requires 1+ year of medical billing experience, knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding, and strong computer and Excel skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.