(Medical) Billing Associate

Aleron
United States, New York, East Syracuse
Oct 05, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is looking for a (Medical) Billing Associate for one of our clients in Syracuse, NY. Pay: $20-22 hourly The hours are a regular 40 hour week Mon-Friday with the exception of month end closing. Everyone in this department is required to work month end which 3 - 4 times a year would fall on a weekend. Scope of Responsibilities: The Administration Billing Associate is responsible for identifying, researching, rectifying, and maintaining accurate balances Job Summary: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. Job Duties: Face-sheet and census entry to ensure accurate billing. Verifying primary and secondary insurance coverage on residents. Provide customer service and problem resolution to facilities and residents. Account reconciliation and account refund requests Complex account reconciliation Account adjustments, bad debt processing Third party, Medicare, Managed Care, and private billing, claim corrections and follow-up Track and re-bill pending Medicaid accounts Re-bill claims as needed Identify pattern problems (improper patient demographic data entered, Insurance information not entered, etc.). Initiate corrective action plan and notify management. Maintain accurate records of all work performed on an account to include letters, telephone conversations, charges payments, etc. Recognize and rectify any errors made within an account Set up Lawson accounts for facility and private pay Month-end closing process within the scheduled deadline. Assist in special projects as required Works with minimal supervision May assist in orienting and training new employees Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: Educational Requirements: Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associates Degree or Higher in Accounting or related field Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply