Billing Associate

Company: Tempus Unlimited Inc
Location: Stoughton
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Position Title: Billing Associate

Location: Tempus Corporate Headquarters, 600 TECHNOLOGY CENTER DR, STOUGHTON, Massachusetts, United States of America

Requisition Number: Req #25

Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Description: Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities.
The position of Billing Associate requires daily management of assigned accounts with regular and consistent follow-up on processing/reconciling claims and denied claims. Must be able to work independently with outside agencies to research and resolve billing and claims. This is a full time hybrid position, 2 days in office and 3 days home. Location: Stoughton, MassachusettsHours: 830am to 4:00pm, 35 hours a weekDays: Monday - FridayEssential Functions

• Process billing as needed to payers of assigned accounts
• Be able to work independently and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Investigate denials and resolve all claims for payment
• Maintain Accounts Receivable spreadsheets and balances
• Work with outside and internal departments to resolve consumer issues related to Billing
• Follow internal Billing procedures for all tasks assigned
• Report any payer related issues to Seniors and/or Billing Supervisor
• All other duties assigned by the Billing Supervisor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPA) and an understanding of the Fiscal Intermediary Program and PCA ProgramCompetencies
  • Professional, friendly and understanding
  • Able to work independently as well as a team player
  • Good analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent trouble-shooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with staff, consumers and outside professionals
  • Competent with data entry and basic formula understanding and application
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
  • Knowledge of claims billing and software preferred
  • Self-motivated
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Willing to learn new information daily
  • Familiarity with office machines and equipmentPreferred Experience
    • Claims billing
    • Reconciliation
    • Working with small or large volumes of data in Excel or CRM software
    • Mass Health Provider On-Line Service Center or other web based billing portalsRequired Education
      • High School Diploma / Some college preferred Work Environment
        • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.Travel
          • No travel is required for this position.Other DutiesNote this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
            Work Authorization/Security Clearance All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts. EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
            
            Job Family: Associate
            
            Job Function: Non-Supervisor
            
            Pay Type: Hourly
            
            Hiring Rate: $20.00
            
            Travel Required: No
            
            
            Compensation details: 20-20
            
            
            
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