Family Service Association is seeking to hiring a temporary full time (35 hours per week) Billing Assistant. Hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Temporary Medical Billing Assistant is directly responsible for processing insurance claims including denials and appeals, support to billing functions, including Medicaid eligibility, and insurance back-ups

The responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Process denials and appeals.
• Research age receivables.
• Determine Medicaid eligibility:
  • Check insurance information against client information in computer.
  • Notify appropriate staff when eligibility status or third party information changes.
• Assist with basic billing functions, e.g., running reports in Carelogic and identifying checks not completed and credit balances.
• Resubmit VA billing on HCFA insurance forms with correct information required by Veterans Administration only.
• Respond to reasonable expectations of the Agency and/or supervisor.
• Serve as back up for other department functions as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of High School Diploma is required.
• Strong computer skills required.

**Experience with billing and/or electronic medical records preferred.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 130-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Make a difference and join our team today!

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