Job Details: Job Location: Clearwater Center - Clearwater, FL, Salary Range: $19.23 - $19.23Hourly, Salary $19.23 / hour We offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. 5 days of Paid Time Off 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off! Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. POSITION SUMMARY:   The Billing Specialist participates in billing process and data entry design to ensure billing and claim accuracy, regulatory compliance and maximum collection of revenue; works closely with the Supervisor of Billing and responds to issues and concerns of the management team. The Billing Specialist processes cash payment and posts payor remittances, and perform routine account receivables follow-up work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Billing and is reviewed primarily in terms of results obtained in claim submission timeliness and accuracy, and account receivables management. Work is subject to review through observation of efficiency, timeliness, effectiveness, accuracy and full regulatory compliance. The incumbent must function independently within policies and procedures. The Billing Specialist provides high quality information and support that enhances the overall quality of Directions For Living services, and creates positive interactions between staff, clients and other key stakeholders by insuring accurate and timely collection, processing and reporting of financial or compliance information. Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation. Qualifications: EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: 1. Some college education preferred, minimum of three years of previous experience in healthcare or mental health billing and coding may substitute for educational requirement. 2. Billing and Coding certification strongly desired. 3. Minimum of 1-2 years of direct experience with Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and Third-Party billing and remittance processes, preferably in mental health.   EOE/ADA/DFW Smoke Free Campus IND123                        https://info.flclearinghouse.com For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).