Benefit/Billing Specialist

Now Hiring a Billing/Benefit Specialist

This is a Full-time Office position in Grand Rapids.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Visions plans
• 403(b) Retirement Match
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Personal Leave Time

Starting wage is $15.00 per hour.

Spectrum Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness. Our programs are designed to accommodate and serve up to six adults ages 18 and older who have behavioral challenges or socialization skill development which requires training. We provide individualized treatment which may include; Self-Care Skills, Communication, Motor Skills, Social Skills, Cognitive, Daily Living Skills (housekeeping, survival skills), and Family Recreation in a 24 hour supervised living environment. Our programs focus on normalizing life patterns and each individual achieving his/her maximum potential while living as independently as possible and reintegrating back into the community.

We also provide Community Living Supports to Adults and Children in a one-on-one setting in their own private homes.

This is more than just "a job"; our employees are directly impacting the lives of people in our community.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports consumers by ensuring receipt of and accounting for Medicare/Medicaid benefits. Provides verification and monitors expenses for individuals. Identifies opportunities for improvement and actively participates in their implementation. Ensures all consumers receive and continue to receive Social Security and Medicaid benefits for which they are eligible. Collects and verifies information regarding Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Experience:

• Associate degree and/or three years' experience working as a Benefit Specialist or equivalent position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in person, on the telephone and in written form.
• Ability to interpret a variety of information in written and verbal form.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism as in equations and to compute interest, equations, formulas and the like.
• Must be able to apply principles of rational systems and problem solve.
• Ability to reason through a variety of situations, make decisions and collaborate with others.

It is the policy of Spectrum Human Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Spectrum will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.