Health Services Medical Billing Specialist

Health Services

Medical Billing Specialist

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 706

AVAILABLE POSITION

HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST
Administration/Billing Program (Classification 706) SEIU
Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines.

• Input all charges related to services provided by the Health Department into the billing system in

accordance with established processes with a strong emphasis on accuracy to ensure efficiency in
processing and receipt of payments.

• Post all payments, by line-item, received for provider’s services into billing system including co-payments,

insurance payments, and client payments in accordance with established processes with an emphasis on
accuracy to ensure maximum revenue collection.

• Follow-up on all returned claims, correspondence, denials, account reconciliations and rebills to achieve

maximum reimbursement in a timely manner with an emphasis on client satisfaction.

• Monitor reimbursement from managed care networks and insurance carriers to ensure reimbursement

consistent with contract rates.

• Follow-up on all outstanding client account balances at 60 – 120 days from the date of service in

accordance with practice protocol with an emphasis on maximizing client satisfaction and practice
profitability using the A/R aged reports.

• Process refunds to insurance companies or client in accordance with practice protocol.

• Will be providing cross coverage with other team members.

• Maintain an organized, efficient and professional work environment.

• Adhere to all practice policies related to OSHA, HIPAA and Medicare and Medicaid Compliance.

• Assure compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, related Federal regulations

(42 CFR, etc.) and department policies.

• Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate

• Two years of billing experience in healthcare billing or certification in healthcare billing/coding or any

satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

• Typing 60 wpm or better

• Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access

• Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the county's

requirements

• Ability to pass a criminal history check

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to
work. We offer competitive benefit plans.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time

o Fully Paid by County

We offer a Work/Life Balance with our work week is 37.5 hours. With our reduced schedule, it allows for a
healthier work life balance.

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary

SALARY RANGE $3,722 – 4,760 Month
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of

Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in
Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.