Starting Pay:

$19.2885 Hourly ($40,120)

Step A:

$20.4630 Hourly ($42,563)

Step B:

$23.6817 Hourly ($49,258)

Step C:

$24.2563 Hourly ($50,453)

Step D:

$24.8553 Hourly ($51,699)

Step E:

$25.4817 Hourly ($53,002)

Step F:

$26.1317 Hourly ($54,354)

Step G:

$26.8394 Hourly ($55,826)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: Associate degree/Certification in medical curriculum

• AND•two (2) years recent billing experience;•OR•High School diploma or equivalent•AND•three (3) 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 Department employees with the correct procedure process manual for insurance verification based on provider and/or service being offered Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable log Performs other related duties as directed Please see the attached job description for more details.