What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Biller I - Ambulance Billing position at City of Rancho Cucamonga?
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MEDICAL BILLER I
The Medical Biller I role includes specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, medical billing in the project tracking system.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and interprets Patient Care Reports (PCR) for the input of billing using RescueNet Software. Enters charges based on policy outline by County Fee Schedule. Assigns proper medical codes defined in the ICD9/10 coding manual based on the medical narrative and enters the information according to the different needs of the various insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Verifies insurance coverage. Telephones, writes, or electronically communicates with insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain information. Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records. Answers questions regarding statements and insurance coverage. Telephones or writes companies with unpaid insurance claims. Enters payments from electronic remittance downloads, checks copies and EOB's. Identifies and interprets data to be entered. Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC. Familiarity with International Classification Disease Codes (ICD-9/10), RescueNet Software and medical billing experience is preferred. Customer service and/or data entry experience is preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
Which best describes the years of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records?
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MEDICAL BILLER I
The Medical Biller I role includes specialized clerical/bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, medical billing in the project tracking system.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and interprets Patient Care Reports (PCR) for the input of billing using RescueNet Software. Enters charges based on policy outline by County Fee Schedule. Assigns proper medical codes defined in the ICD9/10 coding manual based on the medical narrative and enters the information according to the different needs of the various insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Verifies insurance coverage. Telephones, writes, or electronically communicates with insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain information. Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records. Answers questions regarding statements and insurance coverage. Telephones or writes companies with unpaid insurance claims. Enters payments from electronic remittance downloads, checks copies and EOB's. Identifies and interprets data to be entered. Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations relative to accounting records.
- Ability to operate office machinery to include a computer terminal and a PC (Relevant software includes: Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, Excel, Medical Billing Software).
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC. Familiarity with International Classification Disease Codes (ICD-9/10), RescueNet Software and medical billing experience is preferred. Customer service and/or data entry experience is preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
Which best describes the years of experience in bookkeeping and/or the maintenance of fiscal records and/or medical records?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
- Yes
- No
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Nextdoor
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Facebook Page
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- X/Twitter
- YouTube
- Other
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
- Required Question