About this role
Schedule: M-F, 8AM-4:30PM, Thursday's are remote. Supports Behavioral Health Clinic to include charge entry-billing, data collection and entry for state grant, chart review and compliance, receptionist and scheduling of new and existing patients. Responsibilities:
• Reviews each billing encounter form. Uses knowledge of coding to question providers on noncompliance issues on form. Works with providers to resolve issues. • Responsible for the completeness and compliance of medical records at the New Milford Behavioral Health Department. Responsible for maintaining the patient listing database (DMHAS-Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services). • Participates in performance improvement projects related to chart compliance. Performs chart audits to assure that all requirements are met. • Provides reception to customers and communicates pleasantly and effectively. • Answers phones, routes calls, takes messages, conveys information and assures accurate communication. • Weekly productivity review for clinicians. • Catchment Area Council Representative for NMBH - Grant Obligation. • State Local Mental Health Authority Provider Representative for NMBH. • May be cross trained to provide coverage across the service line as needed. • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. • Prior third-party insurance billing experience, required. • Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred. • Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).