The Billing Associate II performs accounts receivable and billing duties as a part of Vinfen's Revenue Team, including the coordination of all funding sources and third-party billings.

Job Duties:

• Performs all billing functions of Revenue department fluently and with minimal oversight.
• Researches and investigates claims and claims payments to accurately capture payments, client responsibility.
• Responsible for assigned third party billing, including but not limited to; the timely and accurate submission of all third-party bills, preparation of weekly departmental third party billing reports and analysis.
• Communicates to departmental leadership on trends and issues identified.
• Communicates and coordinates with site personnel to resolve any possible discrepancies and the gathering of information in a timely manner to facilitate timely billing.
• Works in conjunction with Management team on denial management of assigned payers, including but not limited to, filing of initial appeals, follow up with payers to resolve outstanding claims and submission of corrected claims.
• Assists with the maintenance of all paper and electronic billing systems and records.
• Responsible for timely and accurate execution of daily and monthly activities required for month end close.
• Performs various administrative support duties, such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and mail, as required.
• Works independently to provide Excel-based and/or system-based reports, as needed.
• Performs special projects for the Accounts Receivable Department.
• Performs data entry, as required.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to three years' experience in a billing-related function.
• General knowledge of accounts receivable procedures and practices
• Familiarity and understanding of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS coding
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite applications, Excel and Word
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform mathematical functions and knowledge of Excel formulas
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of Medicaid, Medicare and other third-party billing insurances.
• Experience working for a human services organization and/or other behavioral health provider strongly preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass a multistate CORI, SORI, reference check, employment verification, education and credentialing background check.