Job Description:

Job Title: Billing & Data Entry Specialist

Location: Kirksville, MO
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Job Summary:

Are you a detail-oriented and dedicated Billing & Data Entry Specialist looking to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key? Join our team and help ensure the integrity of our billing systems and client data.

As a Billing & Data Entry Specialist, you’ll oversee our internal database, monitor billable services, and support clinical and financial operations. Our ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in billing and data entry, and a passion for supporting organizational goals through precision and collaboration.

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment (eligibility requirements apply)

Comprehensive employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life & more

Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Company-paid basic life insurance

Emergency Medical Leave Program

Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

Health & Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

Manage in-house database entries for group logs, transfers, discharges, and clinical reviews

Monitor billable services, procedure codes, authorizations, and service limits

Request and track clinical reviews from program staff

Collaborate with Admissions/Intake teams to ensure accurate data entry

Audit admissions and billing data for accuracy and completeness

Review Medicaid status at admission, transfer, and discharge

Conduct regular audits to identify overlaps in services

Reconcile invoices and post client fee deductions

Process commercial insurance write-offs and non-posted services

Submit billable services to DMH and Medicaid via batch processing

Review claim confirmations and correct billing errors

Manually enter services not eligible for batch processing

Generate timely reports on admissions, discharges, and billing

Support development of new billing systems and databases

Contribute to company goals and initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High School diploma with coursework in typing and business practices

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in secretarial or bookkeeping roles

At least 2 years of experience working with computer systems

Additional Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of medical claims and electronic billing software

Ability to gather and manage documentation efficiently

Excellent communication and customer service skills

High accuracy in 10-key and alphanumeric data entry

Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based applications

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, and advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care. We strive to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

We foster a culture of belonging and connection. We welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences, believing that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you're passionate about empowering communities and creating an inclusive workplace, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.