Department: Health
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Be a part of our Health & Human Services team!
As a Medical Billing Technician, you will be part of a dedicated team working to Promote and Protect
the Health of ALL People in Tillamook County.
We are seeking a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
and thrives on making a positive difference in patients’ lives.
INTRODUCTION
The Tillamook County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) includes the Community Health Center Primary Care Clinics, Dental, Behavioral Health, and integrated Public Health. This is a dynamic department with a fast-paced environment serving diverse populations.
The Medical Billing Technician position available is heavily medical billing focused with minimal accounting. The job description below covers many positions. This specific position will be medical billing focused only.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE LEVEL
The Medical Billing Technician follow tasks, methods, and procedures that are laid out in published or oral guides and is also expected to produce reports, investigate problems or errors, and conduct reconciliations where information is incomplete, and nonstandard procedures might be necessary. The employee’s authoritative knowledge permits this breadth of responsibility.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this level include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)
Manage County-wide accounts payable functions. Prepare and audit invoices for payment. Input data into computer. Resolve discrepancies with vendors. Balance to general ledger. Generate and disburse checks. Interpret policy and ensure compliance with appropriate regulations.
This position handles and oversees preparation and submission of the Health Department’s FQHC clinical services billing and reimbursement requests to private individuals, private insurers and governmental entities including Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
Oversee a database system for financial reporting. Detect and correct errors by reviewing reports and printouts and reconciling them with supporting documentation. Prepare adjustments and journal vouchers as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of principles and practices of billing and accounts receivable record keeping; accounting and bookkeeping systems, procedures and techniques; financial and healthcare terminology; healthcare computerized information systems and spreadsheet software; office practices, procedures and equipment. Knowledge of automated accounting systems and computer processes and capabilities to assemble, review, and maintain complex accounting, budget, or fiscal transactions.
Skills: Skill in using computers and a variety of accounting software. Medical insurance claim analyst skills and experience; medical back office experience with strong computer skills in MS Office, Word, Excel; good interpersonal and costumer relations skills; EPIC software and Electronic Medical Records experience.
Abilities: Able to analyze and prepare complex and detailed financial records. Able to reconcile and reconstruct incomplete accounting information and conduct extensive searches for required information. Able to use nonstandard procedures and techniques to resolve unusual problems or address management requirements. Able to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities. Able to courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, agency representatives, vendors, contractors, the public, and others.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree or coursework in medical office occupations, accounting, business administration or computer applications, including CPT, ICD9-10 and HCPCS coding experience; OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position. Certified Medical Coder preferred but not required.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The employee independently processes the most difficult procedural and technical tasks or actions. Work is reviewed for overall technical soundness and conformance with agency policies, legal, and system requirements.
GUIDELINES
A number of established procedures and specific guidelines in the form of agency policies and procedures, specific related regulations, precedent actions, and processing manuals are readily available for doing the work. However, they are not always applicable to the work requirements or circumstances. This means the employee has to rely on experienced judgment to fill in gaps, identify sources of information, and make working assumptions about what transpired. As a result of the employee’s analysis, there may be suggestions for changes to the guidelines themselves, control mechanisms may be developed, or additional training for other employees may be established.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. The work is performed in an office environment; work is generally sedentary; however, this position will require hearing voice conversations and keyboarding. There may be auditory or visual disruptions. Prolonged sitting or standing may be required in addition to walking, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stooping, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds and walking. A minimal amount of driving is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
Following the closing date of this Recruitment, you will hear from us by email. If you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our County Team because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!