As an Accounts Receivable Medical Billing Associate, you will bill for program services and collect funds on aged accounts receivable for Northern Rivers and affiliates. You will report to the Revenue and AR Manager and work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Perform billing for a variety of programs governed by contract or grant agreements.
• Submit billing data to insurance providers (including Medicaid) through electronic or paper claims.
• Perform posting charges and completion of claims to payers.
• Interpret claim denials and work denials and complete the appeal process.
• Process insurance and Medicaid claims to ensure claims are paid promptly.
• Collect on aged Accounts Receivable balances on a recurring basis and follow up with multiple payers to effect cash collections of accounts.
• Perform billing, collections and reporting activities.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and process Adjustments.
• Communicate with customers by phone, email, mail or personally.
• Monitor activity details for nonpayment, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Gain knowledge and proficiency in the billing systems used by our organization.
• Prepare accounting journal entries and reconcile accounts as assigned.
• Be a back up support to team of A/R billing specialists.
• Prepare analysis, reports, and other tasks assigned by the Supervisor, Director of Finance or CFO.
• Work with IT Department, Program Management and AR Management to develop sound, reliable program implementations in the appropriate billing systems.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local government funding and billing regulations, and stay informed about changes to funding mechanisms.
• Develop relationships with Payors to ensure resources are available to answer rate setting questions and help resolve rate setting or billing issues.
• Maintain current, accurate rates in all billing systems.

Requirements and Education:

• Associate's degree with five to seven years' experience or bachelor's degree with three to four years' experience required.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.