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Form of workClerk (Business Office)/Medicaid Specialist - Chicago Ave
4734 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Full Time, Non-Exempt
4734 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Full Time, Non-Exempt
Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing behavioral health services to Chicago and the surrounding communities. We offer a continuum of programs addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescent issues, family relationships, and more. Every year, H.A.S. serves over six thousand individuals.
Essential Functions :
Under the supervision of the Business Administrator, the Clerk is responsible for conducting accurate financial transactions, maintaining participants records in accordance with policy and procedures. Greets all individuals entering the office, answers and properly directs all incoming phone calls, takes messages when necessary, receives and distributes fax transmissions, and assists participants with navigating the Medicaid application process.
Shift: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly salary
- Health insurance (PPO, HMO)
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) / Health savings account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- CEU eligible on-site trainings
- Supervision
- $200 Professional Development
Clerk (Business Office)/Medicaid Specialist Responsibilities:
- Greet all incoming individuals and directs them to the appropriate party or location.
- Answers and screens all incoming calls, directs them to the appropriate party and/or take accurate messages.
- Provides any person seeking information about agency with accurate information.
- Operates fax machine (incoming & outgoing) and assures that all fax received is directed to the appropriate party.
- Receive all incoming mail and deliver to the Administrative Assistant.
- Handles money transactions and inputs data into system as per policy and procedures.
- File patient clinical records.
- Follow-up on active participants accounts.
- Prepare delinquent billing invoices.
- Processes any other billing, i.e.., DUI billing.
- Performs all billing/ collection functions in an efficient and timely manner, as per policy and procedures.
- Audit records in an efficient and timely manner.
- Provides support services to the clinical staff.
- Participates in regular agency, staff meetings and in agency fund-raising efforts.
- Assist Participants with application for Medicaid benefits.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Clerk (Business Office)/Medicaid Specialist Qualifications:
- Must have excellent organizational skills.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have good mathematical skills.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Platform Application (Word, Excel, etc.,)
- At least 2 years’ experience working in an office environment.
- Able to interact in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English/Spanish.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Must be willing to work at other locations, if necessary.
- Possession of a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.
- H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalence.
- At least 2 years’ experience working in an office environment.
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