Billing and Reimbursement Specialist

Center for Behavioral Health

• Serves as liaison to clinical and departmental staff to ensure that records of billable services (including medical record documentation and coding of professional charges) are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. This individual also provides reimbursement analysis when needed to relevant funders and departments.
• Conduct financial data entry into the Center's electronic medical billing system to reflect appropriate charges and payments for services rendered to the Center's clients.
• Complete regular review of fees and billing codes (including ICD and DSM-5TR codes) to ensure accurate billing.
• To compile monthly, quarterly, and yearly invoices for grant funded services within the Center.
• Assist in preparing invoices for review during funder site visits.
• Assists with required audits of billing operations and prepares reports for review, communicating any problems in coding or billing allowing for proactive resolution of future problems, as well as recovery of chargebacks.
• Regularly review reports and documentation to identify deviations in the procedure for reimbursement and appeal any held charges or underpaid claims.
• To work with the Center's administrative team to ensure the accuracy of the Center's financial records. Problem solve with funders to address issues regarding invoicing procedures.
• Respond to funders' requests for additional information in a timely manner.

May also perform other administrative and reporting duties assigned by the interim co-director.

Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Additional experience in data entry; specifically billing and invoicing is preferred.

Salary Range: $18.87 - $26.87
Grade: GGS- 008
University Title: PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPRT COOR I
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Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
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Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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