Description
A vacancy exists for a Billing Specialist within the Office of Student Services for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Billing Specialist provides insurance billing support.
Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience required
- Medical insurance billing experience preferred
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, interruptions, and a fast-paced work environment
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn internal systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective time management with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Proficiency in using computer systems and technology tools
- Valid clearances from State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI
Job Responsibilities:
- Billing & Claims Processing
- Accurately enter and verify insurance information in MCIU systems and the PA State Medicaid system
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of billing data for claim processing
- Submit claims to active insurance providers and reprocess claims as needed
- Create invoices following completed appointments
- Post payments and reconcile invoices
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, errors, and claim denials
- Conduct monthly reviews of outstanding and unpaid claims
- Customer & Family Support
- Collaborate with families to resolve insurance issues within the PA State Medicaid system, including participating in multi-party calls
- Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service and support
- Tracking, Compliance & Administration
- Maintain detailed and accurate billing records and tracking systems
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations
- Support billing functions across multiple programs
- Serve as backup support for team members as needed
- Model the organization's mission, values, and operating principles
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260-262 days/year)
Salary:
$27.41/hour - $32.25/hour (PS2)
About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
- Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
- Paid time off benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/careers(Job ID: 1670). Please contact the Human Resources Office at careers@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance. You can also visit us at www.mciu.org.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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