Mission-Driven Billing Specialist (Nonprofit)

tsainternal; Illinois; On-site; USD 51,836,000 - 62,287,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center in Illinois is seeking a Billing Specialist to support the billing cycle, reception duties, and general secretarial tasks. You will be responsible for submitting claims to multiple insurance companies, processing payments, and handling pre-authorizations, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced office environment.

Proficiency with basic office software, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with patients and staff are

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of secretarial/office work with computer operation.
• Two years of experience in insurance billing.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clean claims to insurance companies.
• Process payments from insurers.
• Obtain pre-authorizations for insurance.
• Enter client data and transactions into systems.
• Occasional front-desk/receptionist tasks.
• General office tasks and filing.
• Verify DARTS and Medicaid status for accuracy.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Billing

Secretarial work

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Office software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Insurance billing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Insurance billing software

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center in Illinois is seeking a Billing Specialist to support the billing cycle, reception duties, and general secretarial tasks. You will be responsible for submitting claims to multiple insurance companies, processing payments, and handling pre-authorizations, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced office environment.

Proficiency with basic office software, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with patients and staff are