Information Processing Assistant I

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County Public Health Department has a full-time Information Processing Assistant I position open.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position is responsible for reviewing and submitting claims to Medicaid, IPRS, Medicare, and commercial insurance plans; IPRS enrollments are completed and updated as needed; ensuring correct reimbursement is received; posting/reconciling insurance payments; work denials/resubmit claims. Coordinate with medical staff to ensure proper coding is used. Communicates with insurance companies and other outside entities to implement billing system changes and updates. Verifying insurances. Communicates with patients regarding insurances and accounts. Audit patient accounts for bad debt write off and set off annually. Ensure provider and clinician credentialing is updated as needed. Other billing duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles of data input, processing and output. General knowledge of the hardware and software utilized. Ability to type for data entry. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work under time constraints and other demands. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Desired Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and two years of office support experience including one year in a data processing environment such as data entry or data control; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. (Specific knowledge of the particular hardware and software utilized may be required.)

Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.

• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying, including specific interpreting and translation tasks. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

PLEASE NOTE: Final candidates’ subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.