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40 hours per week, First Shift, Monday - Friday
$19.44 per hour
For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Generous Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Competitive Pay
- Pathway to Vermont licensure, if not yet licensed, through agency-provided Clinical Supervision.
- Award winning worksite wellness program
- An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusion committee
- Employee Assistance Program
- Rewarding experience making a difference in the community
- Smart casual dress code
- Flexible working options may be available
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
- Computer skills required.
Requirements
The Finance Generalist maintains current payer information on all applicable clients, demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of UCS fee policy, and processes accurate bills to ensure that payments to the Agency are received in a timely manner. Other duties in Accounts Receivable will include, but are not limited to, 1st Party backup, Medicaid Biller backup, and Credentialing/Managed Care backup. In addition, other duties in Finance will include, but are not limited to, Quarterly audits of CRT and DS client rep payee accounts, managing 3rd party insurance contracts, and auditing billing quarterly.
BILLING AND COLLECTION: As a member of the A/R team, the Finance Generalist facilitates the processing of third party and Medicare statements via the creation of HIPAA compliant electronic files, direct online claims submission, and the mailing of "paper claims". Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the UCS computer billing system. Investigates and updates third party and Medicare payer information as necessary; processes third party and Medicare payments, all related adjustments and reconciles the payment report to the Cash Receipts Journal. Monitors the timely receipt of payments from third party and Medicare and investigates denials in a timely manner. Reviews third party and Medicare delinquent balances and resolves with appropriate action. Investigates and processes third party and Medicare paybacks. Provides the detail for the payback reconciliation to General Ledger and completes documentation (audit trail) for all billing adjustments processed including authorizations. Demonstrates knowledge of the relationship between first-party, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursements to maximize and expedite collected funds for any given service. Monthly; create Special Billing for programs and roll-up services separately. Track KPIs as assigned. Plays an active role in interfacing with IT and Electronic Health Records staff to resolve A/R and billing problems as they arise to assure all Agency regulations are met and adhered to. Acts as backup for the Senior A/R Coordinator Medicaid Biller, First Party and the Credentialing/Managed Care positions. Actively participates in Basecamp, weekly, and other meetings. Month end reconciliations including timely closing of the month.
CLERICAL: The Finance Generalist keypunches all above-related data, demonstrating a clear understanding of codes before inputting to the computer. Organizes and maintains all third party and Medicare files. Corrects data errors as needed.
OTHER: The Finance Generalist reports on third party and Medicare accounts receivable in monthly A/R meeting. Completes quarterly audits of CRT and DS rep payee accounts, manages 3rd party contracts, audits billing quarterly, and special projects or other duties as assigned when Agency need requires.
