Grade V Billing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary Scale : $47,335 - $55,345 annually

This vacancy is open until filled

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

An employee in this classification is required to perform some or all of the following duties, however these do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform : provide support services to Administration and Operations; extensive knowledge of CPT / HCPCS and ICD-10, extensive experience with billing, knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing, knowledge of medical documentation requirements for mental health, experience working with medical records, excellent organizational skills, compliance with pertinent rules and regulations as they pertain to area of responsibility; other related tasks as assigned; comply with Alcohol & Drug Testing Policy (06-001-0010) and Background Check Policy (06-001-0015), as well as supervisors / designee directives; maintain confidentiality.

St. Clair County Community Mental Health embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery with an integrated person-centered approach to treatment services that is trauma informed and culturally competent. An employee in this or any position is expected to support this environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position. This position receives supervision from the Finance Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical Skills

• Education :
• High School Diploma or GED (general educational development certificate)
• Licensure :
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license
• Certification as a Certified Professional Biller (CPB) is required
• Experience / Skills :
• Demonstration of ability to use Word, Excel and Access software programs
• At least 3 years experience with reimbursement, billing requirements and insurance contracts
• Experience with electronic health records, specifically billing claims, general coding and medical documentation
• Other :
• Must have access to transportation
• Must be willing to attend out of county activities / meetings

Behavioral Skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Technical Skills

Behavioral Skills

PERSONAL DEMANDS :

Personal demands refer to the physical demands, such as awkward positions, heavy lifting, etc., and the mental demands, such as concentration, attention, perception, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect the majority of time requires considerable effort, either mental or physical : e.g., constant standing or walking with regular lifting or periods of concentration; continuous concentration on detailed reports, calculations, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work environment refers to the elements of work surroundings which tend to be disagreeable or to make the work more difficult. These include, but are not limited to : dust, oil, fumes, water, heat, cold, vibrations, noise, dirt, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee would expect that disagreeable elements are negligible. Good light and ventilation; reasonable quiet.