Juneau, Alaska
Billing Support Technician Job Opening in Juneau, Alaska - Position Description: Under direction of the Operations Support Specialist, the Billing Support Technician assists the operations department with preparing and processing Primary Care and Behavioral Health billing (Medicaid, Medicare and 3rd Party), all self-pay client billing, AKAIMS data entry, and quarterly reporting.
Position Duties:
Billing
Researches eligibility of clients through the Medicaid system and third party carriers, communicating eligibility issues with JAMHI staff as needed.
Enters insurance and sliding fee scale information into the electronic health record (EHR).
Prepares and processes all third party payer and self-pay client billings.
Reviews insurance remittances for unpaid and denied claims.
Researches and works directly with insurance companies, healthcare providers, appropriate staff and clients to resolve billing and claim adjustments to get claims processed and to minimize write-offs.
Posts payments to the financial section in the EHR system.
Answers client billing questions.
Helps prepare, coordinate, submit and track Prior/Service Authorizations for clients, to ensure timely payment on billable services, working with appropriate agency and State staff, and insurance companies.
Operations
AKAIMS (State database) data entry ? Enters intake, discharge, and CSR data from reports generated by the EHR system.
Emergency Service (ES) Documents - Reviews daily Emergency Services documents for correctness and enters all services into the EHR.
Clinical Treatment Documentation Entries ? Enters Dispositions, Discharge Summaries and Intake information into the EHR system from the Clinical Review Committee notes.
Quarterly Reporting ? Enters information from the NOMS assessments into the SPARS system for PBHCI grant reporting purposes.
Other Duties as Assigned
Assists the Operations Support Specialist with special projects as directed.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in providing multiple operations support functions, such as medical/behavioral health billing, accounting or coding.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills including good command of spelling and grammar, and must excel in attention to detail.
Must have strong computer skills including working with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to keyboard with speed and accuracy is necessary.
Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, work well under pressure, and be able to work independently.
Ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with current state regulations
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403(b), Holidays, Leave accrual, Workers comp.
Application Instructions: To be considered for a position with JAMHI, you must submit both your resume and our employment application. Be sure to complete all requested information on the application form. Do not write "See Resume" on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You may submit your paperwork by email or by drop off at our clinic located at 3406 Glacier Hwy.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.22 to $24.58 /hour
Required education:
High school or equivalent
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