Billing and Data Analyst Position Available In Broward, Florida

Billing and Data Analyst City of Lauderhill – 3.4 Lauderhill, FL Job Details Part-time $25.48 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Certified Professional Coder Driver’s License Math Full Job Description General Statement of Job The purpose of this position is provide specialized clerical support work by processing, billing and collecting payments for patients who were rendered emergency medical services by the City of Lauderhill, under the general direction of the Fire Chief or their designee. Employees in this classification collect information on services, accounts and patients, in order to process invoices, collect payment, code documents and maintain accounting records. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Functions The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reviews reports for rescue service activities; ensures completeness and accuracy of patient information; enters data into the computer billing system. Processes invoices, collects and enters payments; reconciles accounts; produces and reviews appropriate accounting information. Submits timely claims to insurance carriers for emergency medical and transportation services; follows up on unpaid or denied claims. Reviews open accounts routinely for proper computer billing and takes needed action for further collection effort; examines such accounts to ensure completeness of necessary data such as insurance payments, completeness of third party payments, and other related information. Responds to a variety of telephone and written requests for information on open accounts from patients, patient family members, attorneys, or insurance companies. Maintains HIPPA compliance; keeps updated on trends in billing trends. Compiles analytical and statistical reports. Provides compassionate and thorough customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; AND Three (3) years of work experience in billing, collections, or closely related area; AND Valid State of Florida Driver License. If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) certification Supplemental Questions Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised:

Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process. The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101

et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Veteran’s Preference Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position. Applicant Screening Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors Driving Requirements:

The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Motor Coordination:

The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Sensory Requirements:

The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals.

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination:

The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication:

The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning:

The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception:

The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude:

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.

Environmental Factors:

Essential functions are performed with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, and/or fumes).