Helpmates

Immediate Opportunity: Billing Specialist in Los Angeles!

Job Title: Billing Specialist

Pay: $26.00 per hour Hours: Full-time Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can utilize your talents in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Join a leading healthcare organization as a Billing Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and make an impact every day. As a Billing Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate billing operations and financial integrity. You’ll work closely with the finance team to deliver results that make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

As a Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing 5010 837 billing transactions and processing 835 responses to identify and resolve billing errors.
• Following up and reporting on the status of all billing transactions, creating and maintaining reports from the application database by tracking billings, monitoring collections, and compiling necessary information.
• Determining client eligibility using the 270/271 interface along with the state system; reviewing each client’s eligibility status for appropriate assignment.
• Identifying issues with eligibility files and translating them into functional reports for staff to ensure accurate claims reporting.
• Distributing, maintaining, updating, and reconciling Flex Funds; keeping accurate records for tracking Flex Fund activity on DMH programs (e.g., receipts, request documentation, and logs).
• Utilizing Crystal Reports for comprehensive reporting purposes.
• Billing Private Health and County/State EPSDT insurance; preparing and submitting claims electronically or via paper.
• Contacting insurance companies to correct billing issues and resubmit claims to third-party payers.
• Acting as a liaison between the application and staff; facilitating open lines of communication with clients to evaluate their ability to pay.

What You’ll Bring:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Proven experience in billing, preferably within the state or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of 5010 837 transactions.
• Proficiency in generating detailed reports and performing comprehensive billing data analysis.
• Attention to detail coupled with excellent problem-solving skills.
• 2-3 years of experience as a billing specialist.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why Join Us in Los Angeles?

• Flexible Hours: Enjoy a work-life balance with adaptable scheduling options.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of a path for professional development and advancement within a supportive company culture.
• Competitive Pay and Great Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health and prescription coverage with no waiting period once hired permanently.
• Retirement Plan: Benefit from our 401k/Pension plan.

Location & Schedule:

This position is on-site in Los Angeles, CA, with full-time hours to be discussed during the hiring process.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career as a Billing Specialist in Los Angeles, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait, we’re hiring now!