Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Billing Analyst I

JOB SUMMARY This position creates value for Salus Group by providing accurate and timely consolidated invoicing products to our clients and premium reconciliation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Generates and audit monthly bills for assigned clients, correcting errors and resolving all concerns
•  Performs premium reconciliation audits on monthly carrier bills and communicate with CSRs and Account Managers on discrepancies
• Interprets group and carrier billing rules accurately for new clients, and annually during open enrollment
•  Honors Salus Group’s reputation for excellent client service by partnering with Enrollment and Account Managers to consistently exceed Client Service expectations
• Independently research and investigate complex billing issues either internally or with insurance carrier
• Helps to articulate and attain annual Billing Department goals
• Contributes to weekly Billing Department meetings, suggesting ways to continually improve the processes and systems that underpin our success

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

•  Establishes and maintains good communication and positive working relationship with all staff
•  Displays poise, tact and diplomacy when working with clients to resolve their concerns
•  Is self-directed and able to work independently, as well as being an integral member of the Billing team
• Performs work in a way that inspires teamwork, generates energy, and drives results
• High level of interest in personal development; learning and improving

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two to three years billing experience
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Organized and fastidious
• High level of interpersonal skills; able to handle sensitive and confidential information

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Benefits/insurance experience
• Considerable knowledge of carrier policies and procedures
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, macros)

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills; able to work easily with diverse people and groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week; flexible schedule

Hybrid Schedule three days in the office, and two days at home**

BACKGROUND SCREENING Salus Group conducts background screening on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Salus Group EEO Statement

THE SALUS GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TO APPLY Please send your resume and a cover letter to rwarbois@thesalusgroup.com

Company Description

Benefits Brokerage and Consulting services.