Billing Specialist

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in Lowndes County, Georgia, is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage billing processes related to public health services. This full-time position involves processing claims from Medicaid and Medicare, along with analyzing financial data and conducting quality assurance audits. Ideal applicants should have a high school diploma and supervisory experience, making this role key for efficient public health operations.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness breaks

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of supervisory experience.
• One year of job-related experience at the lower level Billing Spec 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform the billing process for public health services.
• Process claims and payments from Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payers.
• Analyze financial data and reconcile accounts.

Job description

Overview

Billing Specialist role at Georgia Department of Public Health in Lowndes County, Georgia. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

Position details and direct apply information are provided by the hiring agency. This description includes responsibilities, qualifications, and employment information for the role.

Responsibilities

Under broad supervision, performs the billing process for public health services, including processing claims and payments from Medicaid, Medicare and third-party payers, analyzing financial data, reconciling accounts, and conducting quality assurance audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of supervisory experience; or one (1) year of job-related experience at the lower level Billing Spec 2 (FIP071) or position equivalent.

Benefits and Employment Information

Enjoy a generous benefits package including training opportunities, employee wellness events, retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision insurance, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used for wellness activities.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA or the US Department of Education; verification of degree, diploma, licensure, etc. may be conducted.

The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date to [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.