Billing Specialist

## Description

**Billing Specialist**

**(Full-time, 40 hours/week)**

**Why you’ll love working here:**At Generations, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven, team‑based environment focused on delivering compassionate, community‑centered care—while enjoying a benefits package that truly supports you on and off the job:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with no employee premium
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of service
• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Robust paid vacation, sick time, personal time and 9 paid holidays
• Predictable scheduling

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.

**LOCATION:** **Willimantic, CT (opportunity for partial Work from Home schedule)**

Under the direction of a designated supervisor/manager, the Billing Specialist is responsible for back office patient revenue cycle transactions. Back office functions include receiving and recording insurance payments for services rendered, assuring all services rendered are billed appropriately. Performing collection activities and adjusting delinquent accounts according to agency policy and procedures; may assist in grant, financial, and productivity reporting and financial analysis.

## Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency; two (2) years of experience in primary health care, oral health or behavioral health setting, and knowledge of insurance plans and managed care plans. Coding certificate or training preferred. Knowledge of medical and/or dental terminology. Familiarity with practice management and electronic health records systems, spreadsheet and word processing software packages preferred. Understanding of current industry billing rules, practices and guidelines such as ICD-10, CPT, HCPC, CDT coding, HIPAA regulations and credentialing desirable. Excellent skills related to organizing and managing daily work tasks. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service skills.

**Compensation & Benefits**

**Pay Rate: $19.60hour**

Generations offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• *No premium cost for employee-only coverage (dependent coverage costs may apply)*
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including:
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Hours
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus rewarding continued service
• $500 annual education reimbursement
• Quarterly Bonus for certified interpreters (certification class provided following documented proficiency in Spanish, Haitian/Creole or Mandarin)

[***<http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities***>](http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities)

To apply by mail, email or fax

Generations Family Health Center, Inc.,

ATTN: Human Resources

40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948

FAX: (860) 456-1293

• EMAIL: <[email hidden]>
• **CLOSING DATE:** *Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.*
• ***Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment.***
• **EOE**