What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Assistant position at CRF Behavioral Healthcare?
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Thursday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Pay Rate: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour
Education: High School diploma/GED required
As a Billing Assistant, you will:
- Perform data entry reporting and tracking, including Medicare and LIHP billing
- Check monthly reports in Cerner for Service Entries and reconciles/contacts/faxes updated information to the County billing unit
- Assist clients to provide the documentation needed for health insurance/coverage
- Complete necessary client discharge documentation
- Work with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) County eligibility worker to establish or renew health insurance/coverage for clients
- Verify MediCal and Medicare eligibility
- Maintain various spreadsheets for MediCal, Medicare, and LIHP enrollment
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with community, health, welfare and social agencies
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Two years of experience with medical billing and eligibility criteria: MediCal, Medicare, LIHP and other insurance sources strongly preferred
- Experience using Electronic Health Record systems
- Previous experience in a similar mental health program is desirable
- Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
- Proficient computer skills with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel applications
- Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance
Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...
- 19 days of PTO per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt
- Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
- Several dental plan options
- Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Paid training and supervision hours are available
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- Access to student loan forgiveness programs for graduates
CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!
South Bay Guidance Center is an adult outpatient program which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.
CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Billing Assistant
Salary : $20 - $21
