Billing Specialist/Accounting Assistant

HOURS: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the delivery of mental health and substance use services to youth and families statewide through the billing of services to various funding sources including: insurance, EAP, Medicaid and Medicare. Management of outstanding claims by following up with pay sources and clients to include identification, investigation and resolution of disputed charges, billing errors, etc. in order to ensure timely collection. Generate agency reports as required. Manage reconciliation of accounts to software systems and issue refunds when appropriate. Provide back-up for accounts receivable staff and other accounting staff as needed. LSS offers a family friendly environment with competitive wages.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with health insurance, EOB’s, ICD-10 coding, DSM-V and CPT codes/coding preferred. High school diploma required. Associates degree in Business, Accounting or Healthcare preferred; will consider equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy are required for this position. Must be able to successfully complete all agency pre-employment screenings.

SALARY: $13.00 to $17.00 per hour, DOE

RESPOND BY: Open until filled

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter, resume and completed application (available at www.LssSD.org) to:

Emily Lyons, Billing Supervisor

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

705 East 41st Street, Suite 200

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $13.00 to $17.00 /hour

Required education:

• High school or equivalent