Accounts Receivable, Contracts Assistant

Posted 17hrs ago

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Accounts receivable and contracts assistant supporting BTS’s behavioral and mental health services. Managing billing, payer contracts, audits, reporting, and revenue-cycle workflows remotely across the United States.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage all daily, weekly, and monthly billing and accounts receivable operations
  • Oversee full-cycle billing for all listed payers, including claim submission, payment posting, reconciliation, denial management, and underpayment resolution
  • Review accounts receivable weekly, follow up on outstanding balances, and update deposit and tracking sheets
  • Perform charge validation, charge corrections, and ongoing data integrity checks
  • Maintain monthly trended hours and payment and revenue summaries
  • Prepare accounts receivable, revenue, and payer performance reports for leadership and Contract Fulfillment review
  • Track payer performance, denial trends, and reimbursement timelines
  • Contact funders to establish and manage Single Case Agreements and pursue new contracting opportunities
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with funder representatives and track agreement status
  • Prepare and support insurance, internal, FSO, and charge-validation audits
  • Ensure compliance with payer, contractual, organizational, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead discharge process review and billing closure
  • Own and maintain billing workflows across NPA and SimplePractice
  • Support appointment verification, billing readiness, and system troubleshooting
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements
  • Develop, document, and refine billing and accounts receivable SOPs
  • Serve as the primary billing partner to Clinical, Contract Fulfillment, Accounting, Admin, and Operations teams
  • Provide guidance on billing requirements, documentation, timing, co-pay, and co-insurance
  • Support client billing inquiries, payment plans, and billing education
  • Handle escalated client and payer billing inquiries and communicate regarding pending claims, discrepancies, and resolutions
  • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a high standard of service

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Candidate must be US-based
  • Reliable internet, personal work computer, and a professional remote work environment
  • Ability to work 9:00 am–5:30 pm Pacific Time, with flexibility to work evenings during peak periods
  • Ability to work consistently within the Pacific Time Zone
  • 3+ years of experience in medical billing, accounts receivable, or healthcare administration
  • Experience in an ABA or behavioral health setting strongly preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and tracking
  • Experience with billing systems and EHRs, such as NPA, SimplePractice, or similar
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Benefits:

  • 6 paid holidays after one year of employment
  • Accrued Sick time
  • Shadowing opportunities and hands-on mentorship to build confidence
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees working 30+ hrs/week)
  • 401(k) retirement plan, for those who have accrued 1000 hours of service within 12 months
  • Aflac supplemental insurance options (for employees working 30+ hrs/week)
  • LifeCare Employee Assistance Program: includes free confidential counseling, referrals, and wellness resources
  • LifeMart Employee Discount Program: exclusive savings on everyday purchases and services
  • Access to tuition and scholarship discounts with partner universities
  • Mentorship, training, and growth opportunities