Billing Specialist

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes

At Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare, every role plays a part in supporting our mission of improving lives in our community. As a Billing Specialist, you will ensure that critical insurance billing and accounts receivable processes run smoothly, helping us continue to deliver mental health and intellectual disability services with excellence.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, problem-solving, and ensuring compliance, while also valuing meaningful work that directly supports care in our community.

What You'll Do

* Review, process, and submit insurance claims and billing documents.

* Enter, update, and maintain client payer information.

* Post and reconcile payments, adjustments, and remittance advice statements (electronic and paper).

* Rebill secondary payers and handle appeals, denials, and claim corrections.

* Monitor aged accounts receivable, reporting regularly to the supervisor.

* Serve as the liaison between the billing department, payers, and agency staff.

* Provide exceptional customer service while ensuring all HIPAA regulations are strictly followed.

* Participate in meetings, committees, and special projects that support the success of the billing department.

What's in it for you

* Awesome Benefits for you and your family

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Life and Disability insurance, HSA/FSA

* Retirement Options with Company Match!

* Mental health and wellness support from our Employee Assistance Program

* Financial Wellbeing

* Say goodbye to those pesky loans- we're a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness qualified employer!

* Weekly Pay deposited directly into your account (get paid every Friday!)

* Mileage Reimbursement

* Work-Life Balance

* 9 Paid Company Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays (VIP Days)

* Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day (increasing with tenure!)

* Meaningful work in the mental health and intellectual disabilities community

What We're Looking For

* High School Diploma or GED required.

* At least 2 years' experience in medical insurance billing and data entry in an automated system.

* Working knowledge of medical terminology.

* Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid.

* Ability to work from and read EOBs.

* Knowledge of HIPAA, HCFA 1500, UB04, CPT, ICD-10 and electronic billing.

* Basic use in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

* Ability to type 40wpm and pass computer testing.

* Ability to learn and use electronic billing software.

Payscale:

Hourly rate: $19.95

Annual equivalent: $41,494

Location:

Conroe, Texas

Effective January 1, 2017 all Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare campuses are smoke free

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES

Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and State laws pertaining to employment. Tri-County is committed to Affirmative Action and has an Affirmative Action Plan.

The Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 533.007, allows Tri-County to check conviction records on applicants. Tri-County completes background checks in accordance with Texas State Health and Safety Code, Chapters 250-253:
Criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR), Nurse Aide Registry and for Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Tri-County will check the CARE System to determine if an applicant has a confirmed allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation and will not hire any individual with a confirmed allegation.

The Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 414, Subsection K, has established the following list of offenses that are an absolute bar to employment: criminal homicide, kidnapping and unlawful restraint, indecency with a child, continued sexual abuse of young child or children, sexual assault, aggravated assault, injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual, abandoning or endangering a child, aiding suicide, agreement to abduct from custody, sale or purchase of a child, arson;

robbery, aggravated robbery, conviction under the laws of another state, federal law, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an offense containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense listed above, felony conviction for theft which occurred in the previous five (5) years, indecent exposure, improper relationship between educator and student, improper photography or visual reporting, deadly conduct, aggravated sexual assault, terroristic threat;

online solicitation of a minor, money laundering, Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud, cruelty to animals, false identification as a peace officer, disorderly conduct, and discharges of a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code. Offenses that are not an absolute bar to employment but may be considered a contraindication will also be considered during the pre-employment process.

Tri-County will also complete a driver's license check. All applicants, employees,…