Saint Louis Counseling, part of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, supports healing and improved mental health for families and children through professional counseling and psychiatric services.
This role supports the financial operations of Saint Louis Counseling by managing the day-to-day billing and reimbursement process for behavioral health services. The position is responsible for insurance claim submission and tracking, payment posting, denial resolution, accounts receivable follow-up, client billing support, and grant or contract billing as assigned. The specialist works closely with clinical, operational, and finance teams to ensure accurate documentation, maximize reimbursement, and maintain compliance with payer, regulatory, and funding-source requirements.
The starting salary for this role is $45,000.
Knowledge and experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Medical Billing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Two or more years of healthcare, behavioral health, or revenue cycle billing experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of claim submission, payment posting, denial management, accounts receivable follow-up, and insurance reimbursement processes.
- Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and managed care billing preferred.
- Experience using EHR systems; CareLogic experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions preferred.
- Experience with grant-funded programs, contract billing, or behavioral health services preferred.
- Professional billing certification such as CPB, CMBS, or equivalent preferred.
Skills and competencies
- Maintains claim submission accuracy and billing documentation quality standards.
- Resolves denied, rejected, and unpaid claims through effective follow-up and problem-solving.
- Manages accounts receivable workload and collection/aging expectations.
- Produces accurate payment posting, account reconciliation, and billing records.
- Uses EHR systems, billing platforms, Microsoft Excel, and revenue cycle tools effectively.
- Communicates professionally with clients, payers, providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintains compliance with HIPAA, payer regulations, grant requirements, and organizational billing policies.
- Identifies process improvements that enhance billing accuracy, efficiency, and reimbursement outcomes.
Benefits
- Generous parental leave policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Group life insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Dedicated support for child care or elder care
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$45,000 - $45,000
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago