Accounts Receivable Coordinator

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40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Hourly Pay Range \$19.44 - \$21.87
Why Join United Counseling Service
For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtfulcare to individuals and families in our community through programs,services, and educational opportunities.
Our staff includes positionssuch as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers,psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually.
We are proud tobe part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies thatprovide mental health, substance use disorder, anddevelopmental-disability services and supports in every county inVermont.
We are looking for team players to join us in making adifference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with employer match
Paid Vacation and Sick leave
Competitive Pay
Award winning worksite wellness program
An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusioncommittee
Employee Assistance Program
Rewarding experience making a difference in the community
Smart casual dress code
Flexible working options may be available
Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 - 5 years relevantexperience.
Computer skills required.
We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen ourorganization and enhance the services we provide.
Therefore, it is ourgoal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where ouremployees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within ourorganization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent,assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.
Requirements
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator oversees the Accounts ReceivableMedicaid/Medicare and 3rd Party claims submission and recording ofpayments received.
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator demonstratesup-to-date knowledge of UCS fee policy, and processes accurate claimssubmissions to ensure payments to the Agency are received and recordedin a timely manner.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

BILLING:
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator works closely with teammembers keeping them up to date with training and keeping them appraisedof pertinent information.
Reviews direct service reports for accuracyand makes necessary corrections.
Bills various Medicaid/Medicare and 3rdParty provider numbers to the applicable clearinghouse.
Keys paymentsand reconciles payment report to the cash receipts journal each month.Reports receipts weekly to Accounting Manager and Jr Accountant Payroll.Demonstrates and shares thorough knowledge of the relationship betweenfirst-party, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursements to maximize andexpedite collected funds for any given service.
Monitors the timelyreceipt of payments from third party and Medicaid and investigatesdenials in a timely manner.
Maintains digital HIPAA compliant copies ofall pertinent billing and workflow information.
Daily follow-up is done.Completes the DS Waiver billing function and trains the identified roleas backup.
Track assigned KPIs.
Close the month in a timely manner,running month end reports and rebilling and reprocessing denials.Monitor missing DX sharing information to HIM and Operations.
Serves asa Superuser in the Avatar EHR system and an active liaison via Basecampfor UCS.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / IT / ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS INTERFACE:
TheAccounts Receivable Coordinator clearly and openly interfaces withpersonnel from these departments to pro ide a high degree of accuracy inall phases of the billing process from data entry to recordsdocumentation as needed.
GL mapping, communicates new guarantors andcodes to Accounting Manager and Jr.
Accountant Level II.
SUPERVISION:
Under the direction of the Controller, sets goals andstandards for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator position andcross-trains with the Accounts Receivable Coordinator, First Party A/RSpecialist, and Managed Care Coordinator.
OTHER:
Serves on staff committees and attends weekly, bi-weekly,monthly, and other staff meetings as requested.
Completes specialprojects and other duties when assigned.
Provides backup for the cashreceipts function and fee assessment function in the absence of routinepersonnel.
Serves as a backup to the Managed Care Coordinator Position,Accounts Receivable Coordinator and First Party Specialist as needed.
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