WILL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (WWW.WILLCOUNTYHEALTH.ORG)

POSITION: Reimbursement Specialist I

DIVISION: Community Health Center

WAGES: Grade 10 Hourly Wage ($20.65-$30.66)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Responsible for maximizing receipts of revenue through training, problem solving, advanced knowledge of health service, billing and payer requirements, and implementation of quality assurance system in billing procedures and collections. Knowledge of diagnostic, procedural coding, and payer requirements in medical services. Must maintain knowledge of department’s computerized billing system and identify and correct complex billing errors; prepare regular reports on deposits and payments not entered to assure quality of system procedures. Ensures accuracy of computer-generated reports. Ability to work independently and harmoniously with clients and staff. Schedule, Tuesday through Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm, and Friday and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in medical billing (medical division) or program coding/billing (non-medical divisions). Must apply on website above.

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License, with minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of employment eligibility or U.S. citizenship.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Computer literacy, math, basic accounting, and word processing skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.

DESIRED: Bilingual in Spanish, effective communication skills, and able to multi-task.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.65 - $30.66 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic

Work Location: In person