Forta Looking for Billing Specialist at Remote Full Time

Job Description: Billing Specialist

WHO WE ARE

Forta is clearing the path to quality healthcare by delivering the best possible outcomes with the utmost convenience. We work to continuously improve the patient journey and deliver personalized care by applying smart technology and investing in the growth of our world-class team.

Here at Forta, we’re not only providing ABA, we’re improving the ABA experience for families by creating software and predictive algorithms that help clinicians work smarter with the latest and most effective knowledge.

We are looking for driven, innovative, patient-focused individuals to join our team as we reinvent the care and tools available to neuro-diverse families.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Department: Finance

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Schedule: Flexible

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtaining any missing information.
• Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
• Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe.
• Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount.
• Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
• Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances.
• Reviewing accounts for insurance of patient follow-up.
• Researching and appealing denied claims.
• Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts.
• Setting up patient payment plans and work collection accounts.
• Updating billing software with rate changes.
• Updating cash spreadsheets, and running collection reports.

WHAT YOU BRING (REQUIREMENTS)

• Effective communication abilities for phone contacts with insurance payers to resolve issues.
• Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to work well in a team environment. Being able to triage priorities, delegate tasks if needed, and handle conflict in a reasonable fashion.
• Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, and collections.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology likely to be encountered in medical claims.
• Knowledge of CentralReach billing platform is plus
• Accuracy and attention to detail

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay: Based on experience and qualifications

Benefits (for qualifying employees): Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Paid Time Off, and more!

Unlimited Growth Potential: More opportunities are unfolding everyday as Forta grows

Be Part of the Innovation: Every employee at Forta is integral in the development of innovative technology designed to advance ABA therapy

You WILL Change Lives: Every role at Forta contributes to the care we provide to our clients

FORTA’S MISSION

We strive to offer the best possible outcomes with the utmost convenience.

FORTA’S CORE VALUES

Stay Curious – We choose to be thoughtful and playful as we solve tough problems

Extreme Ownership – We believe the solution starts with taking responsibility in every situation

Bias for Effective Action – Our mantra is Do It Now. We set clear next actions and don’t hesitate

Customer Obsession – Leave each person better after every interaction.

APPLY TODAY!

If this position sounds like the opportunity you have been searching for, we want to speak with you! Please apply with your resume and letter of interest. We look forward to working with you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. Forta Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace/ EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)
• Central Reach: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote