MEDICAL BILLER
FISCAL ACCOUNTS CLERK II (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)
Recruitment #23-004518-0009
| Department | MDH Local Health - Howard County |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 3/28/2023 2:45:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 10/16/2023 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $19.52 - $22.52/hour |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Jennifer Bui |
| Work Location |
Howard
|
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Interviews clients to determine insurance status using Electronic Health Record (EHR), Electronic Verification System (EVS) or other insurance portals; follows up with pending insurance status of clients
- Obtains authorization/pre-authorization when necessary
- Enters all financial information into EHR, verifies deductible and determines fee scale eligibility by obtaining proof of income
- Creates e-superbill charges for clients at the end of each visit and submits claims
- Collects and processes payments (Check, credit card, cash) and reconciles daily End of the Day collection reports and submits to Fiscal
- Registers new clients into EHR
- Assists clients with making appointments and using EHR kiosk, scans identification cards and any insurance cards, verifies and updates demographic information
- Provides follow up appointments for clients at the end of the visit
- Communicates with Health Department (HD) Front Office staff when necessary to refer or schedule clients at the Main Office
- Assists with telephone triage and transfer to the appropriate staff member
- Reports any issues to CHNII or clinical Office Manager
- Participates in rotating assignment for clerical coverage in community clinics as assigned
- Provides guidance as needed either through individual education or group discussion on additional health department services and community resources
- Provides guidance on accessing health care and available benefits for those with public, private, or no health insurance benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of experience reviewing, verifying, recording, adjusting and balancing financial transactions.
Notes:
1. Experience calculating and recording financial, statistical or other numerical data may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required high school education.
2. Six credit hours in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. A minimum of five courses or six months of accounting-related training in a vocational training program in subjects such as journalizing transactions, analyzing transactions into debits and credits, posting to a general ledger, payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Financial Clerical/Finance Technicians classifications or specialty codes in the financial field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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