Patient Billing Specialist

Are you passionate about serving your community and interested in finding a career where you can truly make a difference? The Berrien County Health Department has a mission to prevent disease, protect health, and promote an optimal quality of life for all. Join us in living this mission to create a better Berrien County for all who live, work, and play in our community. If you’re looking to make a positive impact, open new doors for your career, and join an innovative team, we’re looking for you!

NOTE: If not yet certified in medical billing, the employee may be paid at a grade 5 until certification is attained. Certification must be attained within 6 months of hire.

Annual Salary $35,123 - $41,091
Full Time; 37.5 Hours/Week
Grade 6
Job Title- Patient Billing Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical and Community Health Services Manager, performs duties associated with patient billing for clinical services including but not limited to directly billing, following up on errors, rejections, and denials, working with internal staff and external entities to ensure an efficient and effective billing process, and completing reconciliation of payments to client accounts and County financial system.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Prepares and submits patient billing for clinical services to all payers, including but not limited to: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance companies, or State agencies.
2. Records and reconciles payments received for clinical services using electronic billing applications and finance applications.
3. Receives and processes payments for BCHD Clinical services received from clinics and state payments.
4. Communicates with outside entities performing billing; manages records of all billing issues and is responsible for follow-up.
5. Resolves all billing problems including errors, rejections and denials using coordinated efforts with internal staff, public and private insurance companies, and outside entities working in billing.

6. Provides ongoing training and quality improvement interventions with clinical staff
(providers and clerical staff) to resolve and prevent problems associated with billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A High School diploma or equivalent; and
Experience: A minimum of two years in medical billing experience. Experience in the program area assigned is preferable.

OR

Education: Associates degree in medical billing or related field; and
Experience: None.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.
In times of a public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
Certification in medical billing from AAPC, AHIMA, or equivalent

About the Perks:

The Berrien County Health Department offers a rewarding work environment, values creative thinking, and emphasizes employee professional development. The generous benefits package includes paid holidays/time off, health insurance, and retirement options. Visit the Health Department website to learn more about all the Berrien County Health Department does for our community. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment medical exam.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,123.00 - $41,091.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location