Gallatin County, MT

This position conducts billing procedures including accounts receivable of various insurance providers and provides administrative support to the Human Services Programs and the Front Desk. This position reports to the Administrative Team Coordinator and Human Services Director and does not supervise other County personnel.. This work requires computer and data entry skills (Word, Excel, Power Point and specialized programs), knowledge of data and records management; excellent skills in grammar and spelling; proficient written and verbal communications skills; experience in accounting/bookkeeping and insurance billing procedures; attention to detail and analytical skill; general office management and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time and maintain confidentiality.. New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees.

billing specialist

Salary: $20.24 - $22.34 Hourly Location : Bozeman, MT Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 00592 Department: Health Opening Date: 03/25/2024 Closing Date: Continuous POSITION OVERVIEW This position is part of the administrative team and is located in the Human Services office of the Gallatin City-County Health Department. This position is responsible for providing support for both the administration team and the accounting financial team. This position conducts billing procedures including accounts receivable of various insurance providers and provides administrative support to the Human Services Programs and the Front Desk. This position reports to the Administrative Team Coordinator and Human Services Director and does not supervise other County personnel. This position is part-time with a Monday-Friday, 1pm- 5pm schedule. Each duty listed below makes up at least 10% of the job, and all other functions are included in Other Duties as Assigned. All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated. BILLING ADMINISTRATION <ul><li>Works closely with the Accounting Technician to bill the appropriate services and manage the accounts receivable (receipting, invoicing and accounting), including various insurance companies. <li>Keeps the accounts receivable up to date and problem solves issues with billing. <li>Prepares billing in a timely manner including patient/client, Medicaid and other third-party billing providers. <li>Reviews and checks final bills for accuracy according to specific billing requirements. <li>Answers questions from employees, patients/clients and third-party payers related to billing information in a timely and professional manner. <li>Tracks, follows-up and collects past due accounts for private pay. <li>Prepares detailed notes regarding the status and all transactions on the patient accounts and documents appropriately all activities related to the billing and collection of each account. <li>Performs data entry of billing invoices and patient/client and third-party billing information into the Health Departments billing database system. <li>Refers and provides the appropriate resources to the public and patients/clients in regard to seeking other financial assistance programs. <li>Represents the City-County Health Department in a statewide task force to increase billing revenues.<li>Processes and prints various reports, i.e., expense reports, payables, runs show of billing, etc.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED <ul><li>Provides back up for the front desk including scheduling appointments checking in patients, answering the telephone, and other related administrative office duties. <li>Provides administrative support to the Immunization Clinic. <li>Provides data entry and program support by inputting program data, assisting in chart management, and filing for programs as needed. <li>Takes Minutes for programs as needed. </li></li></li></li></ul> OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the supervisor. This includes participating in special projects, occasionally filling in for other employees, participating in ongoing training, and a variety of other functions as needed. Understands and knows the Department's vision and mission, accounts for time electronically at the end of the workweek, follows all of the County's and the Health Department's policies and procedures and demonstrates the Department's values. In the event of a disaster or public health emergency, perform duties as outlined in the Department's Disaster manual or as assigned by the supervisor. If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery. QUALIFICATIONS This work requires computer and data entry skills (Word, Excel, Power Point and specialized programs), knowledge of data and records management; excellent skills in grammar and spelling; proficient written and verbal communications skills; experience in accounting/bookkeeping and insurance billing procedures; attention to detail and analytical skill; general office management and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time and maintain confidentiality. This position must possess self-initiative but be able to work as part of a team. The position also requires customer service standards with a high-level of skill in dealing with the public, sometimes under stressful situations. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus three (3) years of experience in business or front office functions that demonstrates competency in the required skills or a work related vocational program certification and one to two (1-2) years experience working with billing procedures. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Licenses and Certifications: Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County's liability policies. As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation. For application consideration, the following documents are required to be submitted when you apply online: <ul><li>Cover Letter<li>Resume<li>Three (3) work references </li></li></li></ul> Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction. Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period. Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family. Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses. Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha.. Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005. Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower. Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses. Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

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