Accounts Receivable Representative

Pay Range: $23-$25/hr.

Hybrid Position - 2 days in office

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers and a leading provider of opioid addiction treatment services. With over 116 locations in 24 states and a team of more than 1,900 employees, we are dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and reclaim their lives. Join us in making a difference.

This position will act as a key member of the Revenue Cycle Department and reports to the Director, Contract and Revenue Cycle. The Revenue Cycle Specialist will help facilitate claims, payments, and verifications daily. The Revenue Cycle Specialist will provide updates and reports on the financial stability of the treatment centers.

• Reviews claims data to ensure 3rd party billing requirements are met.
• Reviews claims to ensure eligibility, prior authorizations and proper signatures.
• Submits claims in an organized sequence to achieve reimbursement from private payers, insurance companies, and government healthcare programs (Medicaid, VA, etc.).
• Investigates denied claims through research and applicable correspondence and follows through to resolution.
• Successfully resolves payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Escalates issues appropriately and promptly to supervision.
• Verifies and informs treatment center staff about the patient’s financial accountability and 3rd party reimbursement, as applicable.
• Posts payments and adjustments while ensuring all deposits are balanced daily.
• Documents payment records and issues as they occur.
• Completes reporting requirements as required by company policy and requested by supervision.
• Demonstrates understanding of NPI, taxonomy and electronic claim submission requirements.
• Identifies underpayments and over payments/credits to determine steps for resolution.
• Retrieves missing payment information from payers through various methods (phone, payer portals, clearing houses, etc.).
• Reads debits and credits on accounts and takes necessary action to resolve.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervision.

• Responsible for complying with all federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Responsible for complying with all accrediting agencies.
• Marketing and Outreach:
  Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Professional Development:
  Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates the belief that addiction is a brain disease, not a moral failing.
• Demonstrates hope, respect, and caring in all interactions with patients and fellow Team Members.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships in the workplace.
• Can work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Makes decisions and uses good judgment with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Deals appropriately with others in stressful or other undesirable situations.

• Participate in and provide in-service trainings as required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings and training programs as directed.
• Participate in and/or schedule and attend regular in-service trainings.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

The Revenue Cycle Specialist will be responsible for reviewing claims data to ensure insurance requirements, eligibility, prior authorizations and proper signatures are secured prior to submission. Submits claims in an organized sequence in order to achieve reimbursement from private payers, insurance companies and government healthcare programs with heavy concentration in Medicaid. Will investigate declined claims through research and applicable correspondence in order to successfully resolve payment discrepancies.

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Denial Management Skillset.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• High integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment.
• Efficient.
• Self-starter.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Healthcare experience…