Ecker Center for Behavioral Health Medical Billing Specialist
Identified by Google from the original job postQualifications
- High School Diploma
- Proficiency with numbers
- Computer skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook required
- Strong problem solving skills; able to anticipate problems/solve them as they occur
- Thorough attention to detail
- Elgin, IL 60123 (Required)
Benefits
- Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm (40 hours a week)
- Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
- 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
- Extended sick and disability leave
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off
- 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
- 8 Holidays
- 8 Personal days
- 8 Sick days
- Pay: $37,440.00 - $41,600.00 per year
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Responsibilities
- Job Scope: Use your skills as a Billing Specialist to analyze denials and refunds and take appropriate steps for correction and resubmission
- Your day may include posting client and insurance payments, data entry of client billing and insurance information, and entering data from Psychiatric Emergency Program reports
- Verify client insurance coverage and benefits
- Verify client income and complete Fee Share Agreements
- Data entry of client billing and insurance information
- Resolve/handle all incoming emails regarding Intakes and Billing inquiries for the agency daily
- Analyze denials & refunds and take appropriate steps for correction and resubmission
- Review client accounts for billing errors, updates, and issue adjustments as needed
Job description
At Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which our employee team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At Ecker, we firmly believe in the significance and positive impact of our work, demonstrating dedication and a compassionate approach, where treatment is carefully planned and customized for each client based on their individual needs and strengths. Our collective ethos extends to caring for the well-being of each of our team members. Together, our staff is fostering a warm and inclusive organizational culture that embraces individual perspectives, encouraging active participation, and open feedback to facilitate ongoing improvement. As a trusted behavioral health organization committed to providing care in the community since 1955, we offer an array of comprehensive services for youth, adolescents, and adults.
Job Scope: Use your skills as a Billing Specialist to analyze denials and refunds and take appropriate steps for correction and resubmission. Your day may include posting client and insurance payments, data entry of client billing and insurance information, and entering data from Psychiatric Emergency Program reports.
Primary Responsibilities
• Verify client insurance coverage and benefits
• Verify client income and complete Fee Share Agreements
• Data entry of client billing and insurance information
• Resolve/handle all incoming emails regarding Intakes and Billing inquiries for the agency daily
• Analyze denials & refunds and take appropriate steps for correction and resubmission
• Review client accounts for billing errors, updates, and issue adjustments as needed
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma
• Proficiency with numbers
• Computer skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Experience in a Behavioral Health (preferred) or Medical setting
• Experience with claims processing and denials preferred
• Strong problem solving skills; able to anticipate problems/solve them as they occur
• Thorough attention to detail
Schedule
• Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm (40 hours a week).
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health offers a hearty benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
• 403(b) plan with organizational contributions of 2% to 7%, based on length of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement plus many other training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – face to face counseling sessions, resources for work/life, life coaching, financial, medical advocacy, and more
• Extended sick and disability leave
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, Ecker Center also offers a generous amount of paid time off.
• 2 – 4 weeks of vacation, based on length of service
• 8 Holidays
• 8 Personal days
• 8 Sick days
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,440.00 - $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
Language:
• Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Elgin, IL 60123 (Required)
Work Location: In person
