Insurance Billing Clerk

• Patient Accounting-Billing Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
• 3.8 Riverside, CA Job Details $44,448.37
• $66,100.

67 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Financial records management Financial record maintenance Clerical experience Full Job Description For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside

• Riverside University Health System (RUHS)
• Medical Center is seeking an Insurance Billing Clerk to join their Patient Account-Billing team in Riverside. Under supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for possessing knowledge of billing requirements for a diverse payor mix
• Medi-Cal, Managed Care, Commercial, and other government payors and programs, having an understanding of authorization requirements for government and non-government payors, retro authorization submissions and follow-up, reviewing patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information and make any required changes for proper billing purposes, reviewing and making follow-up determinations of denied claims, and customer service•may be required to initiate calls to patients, insurance companies, internal and external departments for billing and follow-up related matters; performing fiscal clerical work processing and billing fiscal intermediaries for medical services rendered to patients; and to do other work as required.

The ideal candidate will be detail and goal oriented, and possess good verbal and written communication skills. Professional experience and knowledge of the following is preferred: Bilingual

• Hospital facility billing experience
• Microsoft Excel
• At least 3 years of hospital billing and/or collections experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with Epic patient accounting system Medical Billing certified Work schedule: 1st 90 days of training
• 5/40 schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (Monday-Thursday) 7:00am-3:30p Friday. After 90 days
• 9/80 M-F with rotating Friday off Meet the Team!

Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County. Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you! For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Verify medical insurance coverage following established procedures; Access computerized account files to obtain or update information and data. Prepare billing information to third party intermediaries for services rendered or for fees or other related charges; Enter standard or coded data from forms or documents into computer terminal. Type a variety of numerical or alphabetical data which may include requisitions, claims, or reports; Review all patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information and make any required changes for proper billing purposes. Review patient insurance forms and cards for completeness and accuracy as required by medical assistance programs and private insurance carriers for filling and payment. Contact patient's medical insurance carrier to obtain authorization for treatment and to verify eligibility and coverage. Respond to requests for account information from patients concerning status of account, patient liability and general billing procedures. Check and correct account or numerical records for arithmetical errors or proper coding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I

Experience:

One year of experience performing financial, statistical, or fiscal record keeping work, including billing. (Medical billing experience is preferred but not essential.)

OR II Experience:

Two years of clerical experience, one of which involved making arithmetical computations of performing some financial, statistical, or fiscal record keeping and billing work, preferably medical billing; One year of the non-specialized experience may be substituted by either: Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units from a recognized college in secretarial sciences, business education or a closely related field. OR Completion of 369 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial science business education, or a closely related field.

Physical Requiremen ts:

Position requires sitting 90% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of:

The basic methods, practices, and terminology of fiscal clerical work including general billing methods, procedures, and techniques; general clerical auditing and verification techniques; the application of a computer to automated accounting systems.

Ability to:

Understand and apply basic billing procedures; identify routine billing errors; differentiate between various billing procedures and methods; determine appropriate applications of various billing procedures; perform basic arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately and post the results on accounting records; organize work to meet prescribed deadlines; operate automated keyboard equipment; follow oral and written directions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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For questions regarding this recruitment:

Contact Jesus Colin at (951) 955-0234 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries. ________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Work Location and Telework In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. 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