Medical Coder/Insurance Clerk 26-4-3

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13541894 LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING VACANCY #26-4-3 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Posted 4/9/26 POSITION: Medical Coder/ Insurance Clerk Health Department, Leavenworth, Kansas SALARY: \$22.59-\$25.95 DOQ /hour (Full Time Benefits Eligible) County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the County Courthouse. General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901 Spruce Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here This position closes when filled. LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Health Department Medical Coder / Insurance Clerk DEPARTMENT: Health Department PAY LEVEL: Level C \$22.56 \$25.95 DOQ EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N WORKING TITLE: Medical Biller / Insurance Clerk LOCATION: 500 Eisenhower, Suite 101 SUPERVISOR: Office Manager / Health Department Director SUPERVISES: N/A PERCENTAGE OF TIME ACCOUNTABILITIES 65% Processing and submitting insurance claims, Processing payments from patients and insurance companies; maintains insurance contracts and CMS compliance 30% Greets and Assist clients, answers and direct phone calls, make appointments and collects fees, operates office equipment. Typing and other clerical duties as assigned. 5% Public Health Emergency Preparedness SCOPE This position is to interface between the Health Department and insurance companies from whom reimbursement is sought for treating patients. This requires knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines or classification, CPT codes, medical terminology and anatomy & physiology. Assists with a variety of billing and data entry work involving insurance claims and patient payments; performs general office duties; prepares billings for patients and insurance companies; maintains HIPAA compliance. Serves as the Receptionist back up. Assists clients with making appointments, collecting fees, completing paperwork and providing general information about Health Department Programs. Enters client information in database and maintains records. Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Department Director. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (\*Required prior to employment) Knowledge of Insurance billing practices Knowledge of customer service principals. Basic office and organizational skills. Skills in data entry. Skills in operating office machines. Exceptional communication skills. Skills in maintaining multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of County Personnel Rules. Knowledge of form requirements, county policies and departmental policies HUMAN RELATIONS 1\. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations 2\. Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with county officials, administration, fellow employees, patients, family members, other public services, hospital staff, and the public. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may be assigned.) Compiles and prepares reports for health department and KDHE. Answer and direct telephone calls to proper departments. Makes appointments for Health Department clinics. Greets and assist the public. Enter information into database. Maintain department records and files. Operates office equipment. Distributes mail. Uses discretion in release of information in regards to HIPAA Compliance An swer inquiries made by insurance companies and patients; Updates case information in computer; Performs work in accounting and collection of payments for billing services Maintains Health Department billing detail files; ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Work is performed in an office. Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. r