Medial Billing Specialist III

$18.93 Per Hour Position range in Webb County $12.05•$17.88 Per hour Medial Billing Specialist III LAREDO•CITY OF

Occupation:

Billing and Posting Clerks

Location:

LAREDO, TX

•78046 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17006019

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/23/2026

Updated:

04/26/2026

Expires:

05/23/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 36 Month(s) Age 21 and up DL Required Language English, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

GENERAL SUMMARY

Leads daily activities involving billing claims to Medicaid, Medicare, and third party insurances. Submits claims electronically, ensures staff members are completing their daily tasks, and generates monthly reports. Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Submits claims electronically for different services for adjudication. Communicates claims denial and appeals and posts payments. Leads and guides the work of subordinate staff. Generates monthly reports for finance. Conducts internal audits of the department. Provides training on cash handling. Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS medical coding Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance guidelines Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of medical coding and billing Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Skills and Abilities:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill in organization and time management. Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Skill in critical thinking. Skill in conflict resolution. Skill in data entry. Skill in analysis. Skill in basic math. Skill in customer service. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff. Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work. Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures. Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort RequirementsPosition will have the following exposures Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment LocationsPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Never Outdoor environment Street environment (near moving traffic) Construction site Vehicles Warehouse environment Often Office or similar indoor environment Confined space ExposuresPosition will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Never Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Moving mechanical parts Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) Seldom Individuals who are hostile or irate Individuals with known violent backgrounds Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) Fumes or airborne particles Sometimes Communicable diseases TravelPosition will require the employee to travel

Never:

Local travel Regional travel National travel International travel Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. Three (3) years experience in medical billing or related experience. Proof of TB Test/Screening will be required to be presented prior to employment. Valid Licenses and Certifications

VALID LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Billing & Coding Certification. (Must attach a copy of the certification to your application.) Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment. As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable. City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.