Share Email Opening Title Billing Coordinator  Description WMHC Job Description: Billing Coordinator FLSA Classification: Full Time Salary Range $15 - $18/hour Reports To Administrative Director Direct Reports None Summary/Objective Waubonsie Mental Health Center is looking for a highly motivated self-starter (with an eye for detail) to fill our open Billing Coordinator position! Under the supervision of our Administrative Director, the Billing Coordinator will work on the front and back ends of the Center’s billing processes to ensure timely submission of claims, posting of payments, investigating denials, filing appeals, and balancing/reconciling of accounts receivable. Essential Functions Preparing/submitting insurance claims & patient statements to clearing house for processing. Posting payments received from insurance companies (Medicaid, Wellmark/BCBS, and other 3rd party payors), clients, and other funding entities. Investigating, amending, & resubmitting unprocessed claims. Filing appeals for denials and providing supporting documentation as needed. Utilizing technology to monitor accounts receivable/aging accounts to reduce overall AR balance. Utilizes insurance websites and portals to obtain invoices, determine client eligibility for services, and check claims status. Interacts and collaborates extensively with insurance/funder contacts. Balancing & reconciling monthly receipts. Benefits offered by the Center include:  Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal/Bereavement Leave Paid Holidays Off Health Insurance Coverage Supplemental Insurance Coverage 403(b) Retirement Account Employer stipend/contribution toward health care premiums   Position Requirements Required Education/Experience High School Diploma (or equivalent) required 2- 4 Year Degree, or comparable medical billing training/certification 2-3 years’ experience in medical billing (ideally behavioral health) or accounting Education/experience preference are flexible- willing to train the right person! Physical Demands This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery/et cetera, operate basic office equipment such as computers/calculators/copy machines/printers/scanners, communicate verbally/in writing, and lift up to 25lbs as needed. Additional Eligibility Requirements Must be eligible to work in the United States. ADA Statement Waubonsie Mental Health Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Center will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as requested/needed to complete job duties assigned to this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities assigned to the Billing Coordinator. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time- with or without notice.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Position Billing Coordinator   Req Number BUS-21-00001   Location Clarinda   About the Organization ABOUT US Waubonsie Mental Health Center strives to empower people to achieve their hopes, dreams, and quality of life goals by delivering quality, integrated, trauma-informed behavioral health care. We opened in 1982, and became an accredited Community Mental Health Center in 1984. Since that time, we have seen incredible growth within our organization- as well as in the people we serve! We offer our clients a comprehensive set of services- ranging from outpatient therapy to drop-in peer support services. We currently have offices in Clarinda, Red Oak, and Shenandoah, Iowa.   EOE Statement Waubonsie Mental Health Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment at WMHC, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and organizational needs. WMHC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://WaubonsieMentalHealthCenter.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Community Support Specialist - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services in Clarinda, IA Posted on: 3/11/2024 [Apply Now] Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Shenandoah, IA Posted on: 12/5/2023 [Apply Now]

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