Billing Specialist

Position:

Billing Specialist Department :

Finance /

Administrative Job Type :

Full-time (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Description :

This position consists of 3 main parts: medical billing, dental sealant grant coordinator, and accounts payable.

Medical billing responsibilites include:

• Medical billing for physician, immunization, and reproductive health clinics
• Communication with insurance companies for various purposes, including but not limited to: the resolution of unpaid claims, to obtain prior authorization, credentialing, technical questions
• Medical coding is preferred, but not required
• Participate in administrative reviews of clinics and respond to inquiries as needed Dental sealant grant coordinator duties include:
• Maintain fiscal records and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports for the dental sealant program
• Write the annual grant application for the dental sealant program
• Coordinate and revise all personnel forms/records
• Check all dental forms distributed to school personnel, parents, and participants for appropriateness
• Review project budget on a monthly basis
• Order all supplies, including purchase orders, approvals, and bill payment
• Verify eligibility and billing of medicaid for all students that receive sealants
• Maintain public relations with school superintendants, principals, and school nurses Accounts payable duties include:
• Tracking due dates for routine bills
• Monitoring the payment status of bills
• Retrieving invoices as necessary
• Reconciling account balances to payments shown in the accounting software
• Verifying that good/services spcified on the invoice have been provided to the health department.
• Submitting invoices for payment into the accounting software
• Communicate with vendors as needed Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in health or business administration or minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing related field
• Knowledge of insurance billing processes is highly desired
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for data management
• Familiar with billing software and electronic health records
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Maintain valid driver's license Physical Demands
• Requires being able to be in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment not to exceed 30 pounds
• All duties are typically performed at the Lawrence County Health Department in an office setting Additional Information
• This position is heavily grant-funded and may be contingent upon continued funding.

Lawrence County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person