Part-Time Medical Biller/Accountant Job in new york, New York

Part-Time Medical Biller/Accountant – LSA Family Health Service

LSA is seeking a part-time Medical Biller/Accountant to work approximately three days per week.

The part-time Medical Biller/Accountant will report to our Director of Finance. This position will also work closely with our Staff Accountant, as well as, with our Director of Patient Services of our Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), on matters related to billing.

Agency Overview

LSA Family Health Service is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1958 by The Little Sisters of the Assumption. We are a neighborhood-based organization located in East Harlem and our priority is helping families meet their most fundamental needs: food, clothing, healthcare and a safe home.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follows-up on Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and commercial insurances.
• Reviews remittances and EOB's to ensure the payment is according to the fee schedule and contracted rates.
• Working directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider to get a claim processed and paid.
• Reviewing and appealing unpaid and denied claims.
• Verifying patients’ insurance coverage.
• Handling collections on unpaid accounts.
• Reviews and, as necessary, corrects data entry and billing errors prior to transmission.
• HMO, Medicare & Medicaid Billing.
• Ensures billing process is completed timely and accurately.
• Cash posting.
• Stays informed of changes in billing procedures that impact the filing of claims.
• Communicates appropriate information to supervisors and co-workers in a timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications

·         Associate’s Degree required.  Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.

·         Experience in home care or out-patient billing.

·         Requires knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third party regulations, billing systems and proficiency with personal computers.

·         Experience with DDE (Directed Date Entry).

• Knowledge of EMEDNY, MD online and other electronic billing portals.
• Familiarity with the following specific reporting: Medicare Credit Balance Report, Medicaid Certification Statement, Electronic or PDF Remittance advice request, monthly Billing report, yearly billing report for Auditors, Medicare Cost Report.
• Candidates should also be detail-oriented, team players and have a positive attitude.
• Spanish fluency a plus.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, along with a cover letter, including salary requirements to: hr@lsafhs.org (please no calls).

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lsafhs.org