Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: CODA Administration and Research - Portland , OR, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $23.50 - $25.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, SUMMARY:  The Billing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of insurance and patient billing.       ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:  Facilitate timely and accurate pre-bill audit of billing system transactions. Benefit and eligibility checks for patient services with patient insurance carrier. Investigating and billing COB if needed Prepare and submit error free claims to various insurance companies. Contact insurance companies to get authorization for patient services as necessary.  Identify and resolve patient billing complaints. Prepare adjustments and rebills. Post and file EOBs as received.   Respond to patient and colleague questions promptly and efficiently. Maintain patient and invoice files by entering and adjusting data Enter data accurately and efficiently into posting, charge input and authorizations. Provide billing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing third-party billings, accounts pending, and late charges data and trends. Verify that CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes submitted to third-party payers are an accurate representation of the medical services rendered.  Research any discrepancies noted prior to charge entry to ensure accuracy. Notifying the Billing Manager of any regulatory and compliance issues relating to inaccuracies or aberrant billing patterns discovered during the billing process. Achieve outcomes using methods that align with CODA’s mission and values:  Communicate accurately and positively about recovery and the use of evidence-based treatments.  Use data and science to identify barriers, overcome obstacles, and inform decisions. Be financially responsible; avoid waste, document accurately, seek new opportunities to serve.  Demonstrate compassion and respect for others.     Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: Two years’ experience in a Medical Office setting. Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10 and CPT coding issues. Knowledge of MMIS and CIM (State Medicaid Reporting Systems).  Knowledge of insurance companies and working AR appeals. Understanding of Coordination of benefits  Ability to convey a positive attitude and treat others with respect. Ability to take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight. Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks. Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, community resources, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining patient confidentiality and establishing professional rapport. Ability to operate a computer, utilize basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigate and maintain patient records in an electronic medical records system.    REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to operate a personal computer, including reading from a computer monitor, keyboarding, and using a mouse. Must be able to reach, bend, and handle objects. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.   OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Consistent attendance and punctuality are required of this position.  A negative result on all pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and post accident drug screens. An acceptable criminal record as determined by DHS, the Oregon Administrative Rules, and the Oregon Revised Statutes; and no current supervised parole or probation.