BILLING COORDINATOR - NON PROFIT MENTAL HEALTH

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then **Preferred Behavioral Health Group** is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "**THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY**" for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a **Trauma Informed Care** culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “**Best Place to Work**”, please submit your resume today for consideration! **Job Title: Billing Coordinator** **Program: Finance Department** **location: Office 52 Hyers Street, Toms River New Jersey** **Position Type: Full Time** **Starting Salary: $80,000.00** **Position Overview** We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Billing Coordinator with at least 3 years of behavioral health billing experience in a Not-for-Profit Setting and possess expert-level knowledge of NJMHAPP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, State, County and Federal behavioral health payors. This role requires accuracy the ability to navigate in complex billing environments and coordinate / oversee activities of billing staff as well as transitioning to a new electronic health record **Responsibilities** - In addition to performing the following responsibilities, the billing coordinator will also directly oversee / supervise Billing specialist staff in the following areas: - Submit claims to NJMHAAP, commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, county and federal payors, following payer-specific rules and regulations. - Conduct timely follow-up on outstanding claims and resolve denials. - Use payer portals for claim submission, eligibility checks, and claims follow-up. - Review payer rejections and reporting in clearinghouse. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of billing codes, compliance guidelines, and regulatory changes. - Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local billing regulations. - Review and send patient statements; manage delinquent accounts - Communicate with clients about any billing inquires included but not limited to payment options, client hardships, and client fees. - Collaborate with Quality and Compliance to support optimal system configuration and workflow efficiency. - Coordinate offshore billing team to maintain quality standards and performance goals. - Serve as the primary operational liaison between billing and finance as well as with the implementation of the newly implemented Continuum Cloud Electronic Health Record **Qualifications** **Experience** - Minimum of 3 years billing experience in a non-profit behavioral health - Proficiency with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, state, county and federal payor portals. - Minimum of 3 years of supervisory and behavioral health billing experience. **Education** - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Billing Certificates (CPB, CMRS, or equivalent) are preferred. **Competencies** - Proficiently communicates - written and verbal - Knowledge of staff supervision in a nonprofit setting - In-depth understanding of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding standards. - Proficiency in medical office systems and billing software. - Knowledge of clearinghouse, Inovalon experience preferred. - Strong understanding of payer regulations and behavioral health billing requirements. - Use a trauma informed approach to all client financial concerns. - Familiarity with claim submission processes, billing software, EHR/EMR systems. - Strong problem-solving skills for resolving complex billing and reimbursement issues. **Comprehensive Benefits Package:…