Title

BILLING CLERK II 

Union

AFSCME 496.00  

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time  

Open Date

11/4/2024  

Closed Date

CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED  

Location

Health Department  

Description

Starting Pay: $18.1459 Hourly ($37,743) After 1st Year: $19.2510 Hourly ($40,042) After 2nd Year: $22.2790 Hourly ($46,340) After 3rd Year: $22.8195 Hourly ($47,465) After 4th Year: $23.3828 Hourly ($48,636) After 5th Year: $23.9723 Hourly ($49,862) After 6th Year: $24.5841 Hourly ($51,135) After 7th Year: $25.2496 Hourly ($52,519)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree/certification in medical curriculum -AND- two (2) years' recent billing experience;

-OR-

High school diploma or equivalent -AND- *RHIT or CCS-P or CPC certification *-AND- three (3) years' recent experience in outpatient, Medicare and Medicaid, computerized and manual physician billing for third party payers;

-OR-

High school diploma or equivalent -AND- five (5) years' recent experience in outpatient, Medicare and Medicaid, computerized and manual physician billing for third party payers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must submit a copy of college transcripts and/or certification with application.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs professional tasks in Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance billing/coding process; responsibilities include charge entry, payment posting, accounts receivable and assisting with insurance appeals; must demonstrate ability to perform clerical tasks including properly formatted written communications with clients and venders; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

Analyze account detail (charges, payments and adjustments) and answer detailed questions from payers and third party payers regarding claims or account status.

Assist Supervisor and Senior Billing Clerk to identify and provide solutions for denials to obtain proper reimbursement or services.

Process claims for insurance billing reimbursements.

Assist medical providers and employees with direction on the usage of a specific diagnosis code, CPT code and modifier or documentation requirements.

Assist Supervisor and Senior Billing Clerk with department compliance with governmental and other third-party payer rules and regulations governing coding and billing.

Assist in implementing Genesee County Health Department program requirements to ensure correct and appropriate coding and billing.

Assist with the creation of manuals and procedure documents for other clerical staff to follow as it relates to billing procedures that have been approved by the Medical Health Officer.

Assist Genesee County Health De