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New Horizons in Autism, Inc (NHIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diverse opportunities to enhance the quality of life for adults with autism since 1980 throughout Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties.

Position Overview: NHIA is looking for a compassionate, customer service driven professional with an aspiration to work directly with our adults with Autism The Representative Payee Specialist handles billing of payer claims (primary, secondary, and tertiary) according to contract terms to include Medicaid guidelines. This position reports directly to the Director of Billing and is a great opportunity for an organized professional with skills in money management or budgeting. Additionally, Social Service background is preferred, but not required.

• Understands Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance billing, including coordination of benefits.
• Responsible for completing any necessary forms for Social Security, Medicaid, Disability and housing.
• Ensures all payee files are managed in compliance with Social Security’s policy and procedure requirements.
• Reports any changes in client status to Social Security per SSA requirements.
• Receiving and opening mail, assisting with deposits and distribution of checks.
• Works with clients and case managers to create monthly budgets that address their basic needs.
• Advocates on the clients’ behalf to provide any additional support needed in the community.
• Works directly with adult individuals and case managers to provide intake and ongoing customer service.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, guardians, support coordinators and governmental staff.
• Excellent computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications/Education: Associates degree in Accounting/Financial Management preferred, Minimum High school Diploma, Medicaid Billing Certificate

Experience:

• Experience with Therap and Fee for Service Billing and Record Keeping.
• 2-5 years Medical Billing/Collections/Accounting experience in a corporate office environment.

What we offer to our full-time employees:

• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off (144 hours per year)
• Paid Sick Time (48 hours per year)
• Tenure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus $1000
• Multiple Tuition Discount Program

Additionally, for full-time employees, we offer;

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with match
• Additional voluntary insurance available through Allstate
• Room for advancement (we like to promote from within)
• NHIA is a Non-Profit Organization, which might qualify an employee for the Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

All NHIA staff will be required to cooperate with the licensee, Department of Human Service (DHS) staff in any inspection or investigation. All NHIA staff must also work in collaboration with NHIA’s fact-finding internal investigators.

*Please note that these requirements listed in this job description are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Directs with disabilities to perform the essential functions.