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Benefit Billing Specialist for Adult Foster Care

Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, MI, United States


Now Hiring: Billing & Benefits Specialist

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and motivated by meaningful work? Join Spectrum Community Services, a nonprofit organization making a direct impact in the lives of children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness.
This role is more than just a jobyou'll help ensure the people we serve receive the benefits they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity.
The Billing & Benefits Specialist supports individuals by managing and verifying Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and private insurance benefits. You'll play a key role in monitoring expenses, maintaining accurate records, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

Verify and maintain eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and private insurance
Track and monitor individual benefit-related expenses
Collect, review, and verify benefit and insurance documentation
Ensure continued benefit coverage for eligible consumers
Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications

Education & Experience
Associate degree or
At least 3 years of experience as a Benefits Specialist or in a similar role
Skills & Abilities
Clear communication skills (written, phone, and in-person)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Comfortable working with numbers, forms, and benefit systems
Ability to reason through complex situations and collaborate with others
Pay & Benefits

Starting wage:

$15.00 per hour
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Short-term disability & life insurance
Paid personal leave time
About Spectrum Community Services

Spectrum Community Services is a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and mental illness reach their fullest potential. We offer:
24-hour supervised residential programs for adults
Individualized skill development (daily living, self-care, social, communication, and more)
One-on-one Community Living Supports for children and adults in private homes
Our mission is to normalize daily life experiences and support independence and community integration.
Spectrum Community Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.