Billing Associate I/II - Administration

Come join our "Family" and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first. Regardless of an individual's ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Revenue Cycle and Health Information, the Billing Associate I or Billing Associate II performs the day-to-day functions of a billing department; charge entry, payment posting, claim tracking, and maintains assigned payor accounts receivables.

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORK WEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.

Essential Tasks

• Charge verification and entry.

• Post payments.

• Correctly apply contractual and sliding scale adjustments.

• Process zero paid claims.

• Actively monitor and work outstanding accounts receivables.

• Run weekly reports to ensure accounts receivables are below organizational goals, preferably 45 days.

• Prepare bad debt write-off for review.

• Remain in compliance with insurance company rules and regulations.

• Continuously monitor payor updates and changes.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree and/or certification with three years of experience or seven years of experience without degree or certification (applicable for the Billing Associate II position).
• Previous billing experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Intermediate level with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Physical Requirements

• Potential sitting or standing for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forward and overhead. Proper lifting techniques required.
• May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
• Frequent computer work required.
• Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.

Benefits

• 401(k) and match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assisted program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Professional dues and license fees

Job Type

Full-time

License/Certification

• None

Base Pay Overview

The starting pay for this position is $15.00 hourly for the Billing Associate I and $17.00 for the Billing Associate II. Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.