Billing Coordinator-Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness - Oswego Health

Job Title: Mental Health $ Wellness Billing Coordinator Department: Mental Health & Wellness

Reports to: Business Operations Manager Revision Date: 2/12/2024

Grade Level: 16 Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Part-time

The Billing Coordinator is responsible for reviewing outpatient medical documentation for the purpose of obtaining payment of services. The Billing Coordinator works collaboratively with clinical staff, physicians, administrators, billing specialists, and patients to obtain information, verify insurance eligibility, and resolve insurance discrepancies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all client information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility for 3 outpatient offices and the school based programs. Resolves unverified eligibility checks by contacting insurance company and/or patient.
• Update and maintaining patient insurance information within Meditech.
• Ensures copayment requirements are updated in Meditech.
• Confirm the behavioral health specific insurance is properly listed in patient charts.
• Ensures that all billable services are coded with ICD10 and CPT codes.
• Ensures that all services have corresponding documentation.
• Completes reports for the administrative team as needed.
• Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance, cross-training, in-service programs; attend all mandatory classes, meetings and committees as required; complete department-specific requirements/competencies.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD10 coding preferred.
• Professionalism appropriate for working with clients, physicians, employees and volunteers.
• Ability to use a printer, fax machine and scanner.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Moderate Microsoft office suite skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of prior related experience within the medical field preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 15 lbs. using proper body mechanics.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $17.00-$18.70/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.