Finance Generalist Job at United Counseling Services, Bennington, VT

aW5WTWEzK3lQT0hJZnR4WFU0YVNZZHp3R1E9PQ==
  • United Counseling Services
  • Bennington, VT

Job Description


Position Title: Finance Generalist


Job Location: Bennington, VT


Education Level High School


Salary Range: $19.44 - $19.44 Hourly


Job Shift: Day


Job Category: Non-Credentialed Position


Description:

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Controller and the support of the Senior A/R Coordinator, the Finance Generalist maintains current payer information on all applicable clients, demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of UCS fee policy, and processes accurate bills to ensure that payments to the Agency are received in a timely manner. Other duties in Accounts Receivable will include, but are not limited to, 1 st Party backup, Medicaid Biller backup, and Credentialing/Managed Care backup. In addition, other duties in Finance will include, but are not limited to, Quarterly audits of CRT and DS client rep payee accounts, managing 3 rd party insurance contracts, and auditing billing quarterly.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. BILLING AND COLLECTION:

As a member of the A/R team, facilitates the processing of third party and Medicare statements via the creation of HIPAA compliant electronic files, direct online claims submission, and the mailing of “paper claims ”. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the UCS computer billing system . Investigates and updates third party and Medicare payer information as necessary; processes third party and Medicare payments, all related adjustments and reconciles the payment report to the Cash Receipts Journal. Monitors the timely receipt of payments from third party and Medicare and investigates denials in a timely manner. Reviews third party and Medicare delinquent balances and resolves with appropriate action. Investigates and processes third party and Medicare paybacks.

Provides the detail for the payback reconciliation to General Ledger and completes documentation (audit trail) for all billing adjustments processed including authorizations. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between first-party, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursements to maximize and expedite collected funds for any given service. Monthly; create Special Billing for programs and roll-up services separately. Track KPIs as assigned.

Plays an active role in interfacing with IT and Electronic Health Records staff to resolve A/R and billing problems as they arise to assure all Agency regulations are met and adhered to. Acts as backup for the Senior A/R Coordinator Medicaid Biller, First Party and the Credentialing/Managed Care positions. Actively participates in Basecamp, weekly, and other meetings. Month end reconciliations including timely closing of the month.

  1. CLERICAL:

Keypunches all above-related data, demonstrating a clear understanding of codes before inputting to the computer. Organizes and maintains all third party and Medicare files. Corrects data errors as needed.

  1. OTHER:

Reports on third party and Medicare accounts receivable in monthly A/R meeting. Completes quarterly audits of CRT and DS rep payee accounts, manages 3 rd party contracts, audits billing quarterly, and special projects or other duties as assigned when Agency need requires.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 – 5 years of relevant experience. Computer skills required.

PIdbbc31b6be7f-30492-34863376

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

US Tech Solutions

Maintenance Planner Job at US Tech Solutions

Duration: 06 Months Contract Job Description : Job Responsibilities Responsible for scheduling Maintenance & Reliability tasks for Production equipment on site. Responsible for review and assignment of spare parts needed for specific maintenance tasks. ...

ACL Digital

Facilities Services Assistant Job at ACL Digital

 ...Train in post and courier services to ensure timely collection and delivery, process outgoing mail and courier services procedures (USPS, FedEx, UPS, and other carriers) Escalate Uniflow secure print issues following defined protocols Escalate questions/concerns... 

Intuitive

Senior Human Factors Engineer - Ion Job at Intuitive

 ...Primary Function of Position: As part of the Intuitive Human Factors team The Sr. Human Factors Engineer works closely with the UX team interaction designers visual designers and industrial designers. Within the project team the Sr. Human Factors Engineer collaborates... 

New Haven Unified School District

Migrant Education Student Advocate Job at New Haven Unified School District

Class Title:Migrant Education Student AdvocatePRIMARY FUNCTIONUnder supervision, to provide a variety of tutorial and advisory services to migrant students; to meet with parents of migrant children; and to do related work as required consistent with the job description... 

Workpath

Work Part Time From Home Data Entry Typing Job at Workpath

Work Part Time From Home Data Entry Typing (Teens Welcome 16 ) This is your chance to start a lifelong profession with endless opportunity. Discover the flexibility you've been trying to find by taking a minute to complete our online application. Benefits: Excellent...