Billing Clerk

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a Billing Clerk to support billing and claims for County Health Departments, Wellness Centers, and related programs. Under limited supervision, you will submit and monitor claims, post payments and denials, and prepare monthly billing reports.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with accounting experience, plus proficiency in MS Word and Excel; public health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years related accounting or fiscal experience; or 1 year at Accounting Technician Trainee level.
• Experience submitting and monitoring claims, posting payments and denials.
• Ability to prepare monthly billing reports and error reports.

Responsibilities

• Submit and monitor claims for counties, wellness centers, and programs.
• Post payments and denials and monitor claim transmissions.
• Prepare monthly billing and error reports and identify payment issues.
• Resolve denied claims and provide system support to assigned counties.
• Collaborate with Billing Team to ensure timely reimbursement.

Skills

Customer service

Billing experience

Accounting

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, the Billing Clerk provides billing and claims support for County Health Departments, Wellness Centers, and programs. Responsibilities include submitting and monitoring claims, posting payments and denials, preparing monthly billing and error reports, monitoring claim transmissions, identifying payment issues, and resolving denied claims. The position also provides system support to assigned counties and works closely with the Billing Team to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician Trainee (FIT019) or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in billing, budget, or accounting activities.
• Public Health Experience.