Director of Billing

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position: Director of Billing shall serve as a chief support to the VP of Contract Compliance and Billing, Senior Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Mental Health on all matters regarding Mental Health Compliance and the implementation of these programs

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $75,000.00- $89,493.75 annually, depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organisation, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company-defined contribution of $620/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience in Behavioral Health or County Billing and Revenue Cycle Management
• 5+ years in Supervisory or Management Experience
• Strong knowledge of Medi-Cal Eligibility and Claims Processing
• Experience with County Billing Operations, including denials, violations, and appeals
• Knowledge of DHCS State Procedure Codes, Modifiers and Staff Taxonomy Codes
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Rules and Regulations related to billing, privacy, and data security
• Experience with EDI transactions and claim batching

COMPUTER/OFFICE SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (tracking, reconciliation, and reporting)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or similar database tools
• Experience with County EHR systems, including IBHIS
• Preferred knowledge of Welligent EHR
• Strong analytical, tracking, and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex billing, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to represent the agency professionally and appropriately with internal and external county and state partners

PHYSICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Review program and clinical documentation for compliance with HIPAA, regulatory, county, and agency billing requirements, including DHCS procedure and taxonomy codes
• Assist service delivery and clinical staff with correcting billing violations, documentation deficiencies, and EHR billing errors
• Monitor, correct, and rebill denied claims
• Ensure accuracy of billing records, procedure codes, rates, and invoices