Job Type
Full-time
Description
OBJECTIVE:
Assist in the overall daily office and administrative activities to support the Children & Family Services division of Lumibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Experience with medical billing, insurance reimbursement and reconciliation, preferably in a clinical/medical environment required
- ICD/10 and CPT coding experience required
- Knowledge of insurance/Medicaid practices required
- Ability to recognize discrepancies in billing data and investigate the issue to determine resolution
- Excellent interpersonal skills and phone interactions
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have internet access, a cell phone, private workspace, and reliable transportation
Hours: 40 hours/week, M-F, Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid
Pay Rate: $24 - $26 per hour
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Input employee and independent contractor billing information into state database accurately and expeditiously to ensure proper records handling and prompt payment responses
- Initiate internal billing corrections and voids process according to procedure and make corrections in agency and state database
- Run reconciliation reports to identify data and billing errors, adjudication reports and follow up to make corrections
- Enter client data from eligibility documents including insurance forms and statements of eligibility into state database
- Review and identify errors proactively and take necessary action to track and resolve
- Work collaboratively with the state contacted billing company, opening tickets, investigating and working claims, adjudication, denials, appeals and reimbursement
- Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities and keeping current on state contract, insurance billing and reimbursement procedures. Adhere to company standards and federal and state requirements
- Maintains communication with other departments to promote positive working relationships and open communication
- Develop processes to address systems (embed resources and procedure changes into office procedures, create a day-to-day task priority list, determine needed changes to current procedures, create checklists for checks and balances and revise as needed)
- Verify insurance information in state and private insurance company database
- Enter insurance information in state database
- Participate in state led Community of Practice meetings and subcommittees, work collaboratively with Business Operations Manager to generate and maintain procedures related to the Billing & Claims position
- Perform other roles within the office team to provide support as requested
- Contribute during meetings and training sessions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- If bilingual, provides interpretation for families during phone conversations and verifies translated documents as needed.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical billing and insurance reimbursement
- Knowledge of medical coding preferred
- Knowledge of company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements and standards
- Skill in data entry, analyzing information, documentation and reporting
- Skill in planning, organizing, attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment
- Skill in problem solving and decision making
- Skill in operating standard office equipment, computer and various software packages
- Skill in communicating effectively in a courteous and professional manner
- Skill in writing clearly and concisely to maintain accurate records
- Ability to read and understand policies and regulations and to translate general guidelines into specific action
- Possess critical thinking skills
- Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide guidance and instruction to families
- Ability to work successfully, both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to maintain a patient and positive attitude
- Ability to drive/travel to varying locations as needed
- Ability to identify and prioritize daily tasks depending on timelines related to daily workflow
- Skill in planning, implementation, self-monitoring and organization
- Skill in effective problem-solving and decision making
- Ability to stay current with changing technology trends
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, wellness benefits and employee assistance programs. We are committed to supporting family-centered practices and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer