Medical Billing Specialist

People Incorporated Mental Health Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Earned Sick Time (ESST)

8 paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% match

Health and dental insurance

Lifestyle Benefit: HSA or student loan

Disability & Life Insurance

Free CEUs via Training Institute

Job summary

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our Billing department. The role focuses on timely billing, accounts receivable resolution, and customer service in a hybrid schedule at our Eagan, MN location.

Ideal candidates bring two years of billing experience, an AA degree in business or accounting, and familiarity with MN-ITS and PMAP/Commercial payers. We offer PTO, health benefits, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of prior billing and reconciliation experience.
• Associates degree in business or accounting.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and medical coding.
• One year of experience using MN-ITS and PMAP/Commercial payers.
• Prior billing and reconciliation experience for mental health programs.
• Billing experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain billing files to ensure timely invoicing for individuals, insurers, state and county offices.
• Follow up on past-due receivables and resubmit claims to third-party payers.
• Review program charges with resources including clinical documentation for timely, accurate charge capture.
• Maintain all internal and external documentation and provide status updates per policies.
• Answer incoming calls to the billing line.
• Assist Billing Manager with audits and respond to questions as needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Billing & reconciliation

Medical coding

Financial reporting

PMAP familiarity

Education

Associates of Arts degree in business or accounting

Tools

MN-ITS

PMAP/Commercial payers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PEOPLE INCORPORATED MAIN OFFICE - EAGAN, MN 55121 Salary Range: $24.29 - $25.87 Hourly Medical Billing Specialist

Schedule: Full-Time 1.0FTE, Monday-Friday, regular business hours, hybrid role.

Location: Ames Impact Center: 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Suite 600, Eagan, MN 55121

Hiring Range: $24.29- $25.87/Hourly, plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external applicants.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our Billing department. This position is Responsible for timely billing, resolving accounts receivable and customer service per department procedure and policy. This position reports to the Billing Manager and will interact on a regular basis with program and finance staff.

Main Job Duties

• Responsible for creating and maintaining billing files so invoices are created timely for individuals, insurance companies, state, and county office.
• Perform various collection actions which include follow up on past due receivables, resubmit claims to third party payers, send written communication or other electronic outreach.
• Work with program and/or middle office to review program charges via various resources including at times clinical documentation to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant charge capture.
• Maintain all internal and external documentation of action taken and provide status updates in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Answer incoming calls to the billing line
• As directed by the Billing Manager, participate in audit preparation and responding to questions as needed.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Two years prior billing and reconciliation experience
• Associates of Arts degree in business or accounting
• Knowledge of financial reporting and medical coding
• One year experience utilizing MN-ITS and PMAP/Commercial payers
• Prior medical billing and reconciliation experience for various mental health programs
• Prior medical billing experience within a not-for-profit work environment

Benefits

• Accrue up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements
• For full-time employees, up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year (4 company-designated holidays and 4 floating holidays that are prorated based on date of hire)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.