About Homeward Pikes Peak 

The mission of HPP is to work with individuals and families in our community to achieve their full potential through supportive housing and recovery services, to rebuild dignity & self-sufficiency, and permanently exit homelessness. Our efforts focus on overcoming the barriers to developing and maintaining stable housing and sober living. To do this, we adhere to commonly held social work values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the whole person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. We believe that these values infuse the work of HPP and are a guidepost to which our staff and partners should aspire. 

SUMMARY 

The Billing Specialist works with our supportive housing programs to ensure billing is done timely and accurately for Medicaid. This role is responsible for completing billing claims timely in order to receive reimbursement for services. This is a full-time position and may have the option to work in the main office or hybrid with some days working remotely. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for organizing, submitting, and managing the billing of our Permanent Supportive Housing Program, Outreach Program, and Sober living programs for Medicaid Billing. 
  • Works closely with the Program Managers of each Program to capture all billable services for clients. Works with new client intake paperwork for new client data. 
  • Coordinates with Housing Case Management team members to ensure all encounters are ready for billing each month. 
  • Uses an electronic health record system to track and prepare billing for all client encounters. 
  • Ensures accuracy of documentation, follow-ups on denied claims, and resolves billing problems. 
  • Creates summary reports of all billing activity for management regularly and as requested. 
  • Creates weekly dashboard for billables and receivables. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

HOMEWARD PIKES PEAK TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Attends and participates in organizational and program staff meetings. 
  • Occasionally attends, participates, and interacts with donors or fundraising events. 
  • Produces documentation timely as requested for audits or other business requirements. 
  • Maintains work and office environment to professional standards. 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High School Diploma or GED. 
  • Post-secondary education in medical billing and coding or a related field preferred. 
  • Experience with medical billing systems and electronic medical records (EMRs) required. 
  • One (1) year of medical and Medicaid billing experience in Colorado, including knowledge of claims processing, denials, and appeals. 
  • Certification in medical billing and coding (CPC or CBCS) preferred. 
  • Proficiency in general computer skills and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with spreadsheets and electronic records databases is required. 
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing is required. 
  • Knowledge of and experience with Availity or other billing systems required. 
  • Familiarity with medical collection processes and laws is required. 
  • Understanding of HIPAA regulations and standards regarding privacy and confidentiality in the provision of housing case management services and medical billing. 
  • Knowledge of basic care coordination, medical / hospital operations, and community resources. 
  • Cost Reports experience is a plus but not required. 
  • Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check, and a post-offer pre-employment drug screen. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing job duties, the employee will regularly be required to sit at a desk or conference table and use a computer. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

HPP offers paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave for full-time, regular employees. Other benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance that the employee may select at one-half the cost of the monthly premium. Additionally, short term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, and EAP is provided at no cost to the employee. Participation in 401k is also offered. 

The pay range for this position is $25 – $28 per hour. This is a full-time position authorized to work 40 hours per week. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Submit resume and cover letter to: amelbourne@homewardpikespeak.org, with Billing Specialist in the subject line.