Billing Specialist

Join Our Team as a Billing Specialist at Synapse Pediatric Therapy!

Are you a meticulous and enthusiastic individual with a knack for billing and a passion for helping children? Synapse Pediatric Therapy is searching for a dedicated Billing Specialist to join our small, vibrant team. If you’re local and experienced in the nuances of speech therapy and occupational therapy billing with BCBS, we want to hear from you!

About Us: At Synapse Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to providing top-notch speech and occupational therapy services to children in our community. We pride ourselves on our compassionate approach and our commitment to making a positive impact on every child’s life. Our practice thrives on teamwork, professionalism, and a shared goal of enhancing the lives of children and families in our community.

The Role: As our Billing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our billing processes run smoothly and efficiently. This part-time position requires 10 hours per week, and we offer flexibility to fit your schedule. Here’s a snapshot of what your week will look like:

• Private Client Billing (1 hr/wk): Handle billing for private clients and manage ongoing billing tasks with an additional 15-20 minutes each week.
• Early Intervention Billing ( 60-90 min/wk): Manage billing for Early Intervention (EI) services, including CBO and IBU, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Insurance Calls for Benefit Checks (30-60 min/wk): Perform benefit checks when Availity is not in use, ensuring clients receive the coverage they need.
• Insurance Calls for Private Insurance (2 hrs/wk): Address issues with accounts, increase visit limits, and handle preauthorizations to keep everything on track.
• Balancing Early Intervention Billing Accounts (5 hrs/week): Dedicate time to balancing EI billing accounts, ideally performing this task for 1 hour per day to maintain accuracy.
• Monthly Billing Statements (1-2 hrs/month): Send out billing statements to clients on a monthly basis, ensuring all information is clear and up-to-date.

What We’re Looking For:

• Local Expertise: We prefer a local candidate who understands the ins and outs of speech therapy and occupational therapy billing, especially with BCBS and United Healthcare.
• Attention to Detail: Precision is key in billing, and we need someone who excels in managing multiple tasks and ensuring accuracy.
• Strong Communication Skills: You’ll be making important calls to insurance companies and clients, so clear and effective communication is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience in a similar billing role within a therapy or medical setting is highly desirable.

Why Work With Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in children’s lives.
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy the balance of a part-time role with flexible scheduling.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued.

If you’re ready to bring your billing expertise to a meaningful role and join a team that’s committed to excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Today! Help us continue to provide exceptional care to our young clients—become a Billing Specialist at Synapse Pediatric Therapy!

Synapse Pediatric Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Evanston, IL 60202 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evanston, IL 60202