What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Technician position at Orange County Government?
The Orange County Health Department is accepting applications for a Patient Account Technician.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves the responsibility for providing clerical and administrative support in the Health Department Clinic by determining sliding scale fees/patient responsibility, scanning documents, data entry, collecting payments, posting payments, reconciling daily deposits.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Patients Accounts Manager with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1671335
NOTE: the hiring range is on this posting NOT on the job specification. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in medical office technology and (1) one year of work experience in a medical or front office performing bookkeeping and clerical functions; OR
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves the responsibility for providing clerical and administrative support in the Health Department Clinic by determining sliding scale fees/patient responsibility, scanning documents, data entry, collecting payments, posting payments, reconciling daily deposits.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Patients Accounts Manager with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
* Background Check is required.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1671335
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in medical office technology and (1) one year of work experience in a medical or front office performing bookkeeping and clerical functions; OR
An equivalent combination of educational training and experience. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred .
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $41,642 - $45,403