Starting Pay: $20.25 hourly -Commensurate with Experience
Job Description: The Insurance Specialist will be responsible for the accurate tracking of cash receipts, with emphasis on client insurance and self-pay cash posting. This position will prepare cash journal entries for input in the general ledger, prepare monthly insurance deposits and reconcile cash.
Requirements: Applicants are expected to have either a high school diploma with 4 years of related experience or an associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field with at least 1 year of related experience. Prior experience working in a non-profit organization is a plus. Working knowledge of Accumed billing, QuickBooks and Microsoft excel preferred. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have a strong work ethic and be able to respond quickly to administrative needs while maintaining regular workload.
Responsibilities:
- Record incoming payments and monitor for discrepancies for reconciliation.
- Posting of insurance payments, co-payments, co-insurance and cross-over payments to client accounts.
- Prepare cash journal entries for review and input to general ledger.
- Assist with patient billing as needed including managing patient overdue accounts.
- Assist with payment denials and the follow-up with denied claims on an as needed basis.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the finance department.
- Represents the agency in the community with courtesy and professionalism.
- Must adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
- Supports a culture that prioritizes professionalism, teamwork, staff development, and kindness to staff and clients.
- This role has an in-person requirement working at our administrative office in Elmira.
- Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the CFO.
The information presented above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Family Service of Chemung County provides equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for positions within the organization. No individual will be discriminated against in application, hiring or employment on the basis of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religious affiliation, and socioeconomic status. Additionally, Family Service of Chemung County’s policies and practices in the application, hiring, and employment are developed to be consistent with all applicable local, state
Pay: From $20.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
