Positions starting at $24.00 per hour!
Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!
Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.
What is this job all about?
Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about making a difference? The Arc of the Ozarks is looking for a Billing Specialist to ensure accurate and timely billing for client services. In this role, you’ll work with multiple databases, maintain and update client billing records, post payments, and collaborate with directors and team members to ensure accuracy.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently while meeting strict deadlines, and is ready to make an impact. You’ll have the support of the Director of Accounting while maintaining autonomy to drive efficiency in our billing processes.
This hourly, non-exempt position offers an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. If you're ready to bring your skills to a meaningful role, apply today!
If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.
What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?
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Be a Mission Ambassador – Represent The Arc of the Ozarks' core values in all interactions.
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Manage Service Authorizations – Retrieve, update, and maintain service authorizations from CIMOR in Therap for each program.
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Ensure Accurate Billing – Create and process billing files in Therap to communicate with CIMOR.
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Maintain Client Records – Work with the Director and Therap Specialist to track changes for individuals entering and leaving services.
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Resolve Billing Issues – Occasionally collaborate with SRO to address and correct billing discrepancies.
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Process Payments – Post payments to specific client accounts from state payments.
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Support the Team – Perform additional duties as assigned to help drive efficiency and accuracy in billing operations.
If you're detail-oriented, organized, and excited to make an impact, apply today!
What do I need to be successful in this position?
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Strong Accounting & Billing Knowledge – Understanding of accounting principles, auditing procedures, and fiscal record-keeping regulations.
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Tech-Savvy – Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience with billing or accounting software preferred.
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Attention to Detail – Ability to examine, verify, and analyze financial documents and reports accurately.
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Industry Expertise – Familiarity with Department of Mental Health guidelines and modern office practices.
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Education & Experience – High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred. One year of experience in medical or insurance billing is a plus!
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Professional & Personable – Strong organizational skills, cooperative attitude, and a professional appearance.
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Physical Requirements – Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs., and occasionally push/pull items.
Here’s a little more:
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Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
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Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.)
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Potential for annual wage increases.
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Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!
Looking for more information?
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Give us a call at 417-771-3700
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Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team
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Send us an Email at [email protected]
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Billing Specialist
Definition
The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing the State of MO for client services delivered by The Arc of the Ozarks. This responsibility includes operating in several databases by uploading and maintaining client billing information, working with directors and other members of the Arc of the Ozarks team to create and edit client billing information, and posting payments to specific client accounts. This position will be supported by the Director of Accounting but will be expected to maintain a high level of independence in order to work efficiently and meet various strict deadlines.
The billing specialist is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Essential Job Functions
Domain
Description
Mission and Core Values
Serves as an ambassador of the mission, purpose, and Core Values of The Arc of the Ozarks.
Attend at least two Arc-sponsored events such as fundraisers or networking events.
Essential Job Functions
Retrieves service authorizations from CIMOR database and enters them into Therap client records for each program.
Updates and maintains service authorizations in Therap at least on a monthly basis, if not more frequently.
Creates billing files out of Therap to communicate back to CIMOR.
Communicates with Director and Therap Specialist to add and record changes in the files of individuals served entering and leaving service..
Occasionally communicate with SRO in the case of billing issues or corrections that need to be made.
Posts payments to specific client accounts from state payments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal record keeping.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
Ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
Ability to prepare a variety reports and analyses.
Maintain knowledge of Department of Mental Health guidelines
Extensive knowledge of computers (Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Professional appearance: grooming and dress consistent with professional image
Excellent organizational skills
Pleasant, Cooperative, & Professional attitude with co-workers
Ability to track multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to follow through on work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively.
Good decision-making skills.
Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 25lbs., and push & pull items on an infrequent basis.
Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate’s degree in business, accounting or a related field preferred. At least one year of experience in medical or insurance billing preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Experience in billing and or accounting software preferred.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal record keeping and Department of Mental Health guidelines
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Windows
- Ability to examine, verify, and analyze financial documents and reports accurately
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to track multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication, professional appearance, and cooperative attitude
- Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 25 lbs., and occasionally push/pull items
- Experience with billing or accounting software
- Associate's degree in business, accounting, or related field
- At least one year of experience in medical or insurance billing
What We Do
The Arc of the Ozarks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health needs. Since 1964, they have provided a wide range of programs focused on independence, inclusion, and community connection, including residential, education, training, and therapeutic services to help individuals live, learn, and work as valued members of their community.
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