Billing Clerk

Organizational Overview:

CarePlus New Jersey continues to be a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Job Summary:

You will coordinate client and insurance billings and ensure program goals and objectives are accomplished by fulfilling job and team responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Do:

• Assist the supervisor with the daily operation of the department.

• Contact clients regarding outstanding balances.

• Establish payment plans to help clients manage bill payments.

• Send delinquent accounts to collection agencies.

• Process insurance payments to client accounts in the computerized system.

• Create and mail insurance claims and client statements.

• Submit and re-submit bills to insurance companies or other third parties to secure client payment.

• Verify all entries made by front desk staff and make necessary corrections.

• Train appropriate personnel on the computerized billing system.

• Respond to client billing and statement inquiries.

• Make recommendations to management for write-offs.

• Perform clerical functions, such as Xeroxing and filing.

What We Need to See:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of the NJMMIS (Medicaid) website

• Knowledge of the CMS (Medicare) website

• 2-3 yrs. experience working with all Medicare plans and all Medicaid plans

• 2-3 yrs. experience working with all Private insurance plans

• 2-3 yrs. insurance / billing experience

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision

• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

• 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount and Rewards Program

About Care Plus New Jersey:

CPNJ embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion in all of it policies and procedures. Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.