Experience in Accounts Receivable highly preferred.
Experience in Accounting preferred. Experience in a medical billing office is a plus!
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will post and reconcile received payments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Balance, reconcile, and post-received payments to appropriate accounts.
- Scan refund payment copies and check against patient accounts.
- Request approval for write-offs of unpaid claims with no re-bill capabilities, escalating issues as needed.
- Identify and resolve payment posting issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and third-party payor reimbursement guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Knowledge of accounts receivable and payment processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of medical payment regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, diagnosis coding, and medical terminology.
- Good with numbers with an attention to detail and accuracy.
- High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and billing software.
- Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to pleasantly and effectively represent the organization.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent OR a combination of education and related work experience.
- 2 years of related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE / LANGUAGE
- Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
- El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service. To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.
- AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and related work experience
- Two years of related experience
- Knowledge of accounts receivable and payment processes
- Knowledge of medical payment regulatory requirements and best practices
- Knowledge of CPT coding, diagnosis coding, and medical terminology
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and billing software
- Ability to communicate professionally and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multitask
- Proof of required vaccinations
- Experience in accounts receivable
- Experience in accounting
- Experience in a medical billing office
- Bilingual English and Spanish
What We Do
El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving underserved communities in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys. Its mission is to provide health and human services, including accessible primary and preventive care, behavioral health, substance-abuse treatment, HIV services, dental care, women’s and children’s health, employment assistance, child development, and senior services. It operates multiple community health clinics and related support programs.
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