Health Services Medical Billing Specialist

Linn County Department of Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Health Services is seeking a Health Services Medical Billing Specialist for the Administration/Billing Program. This full-time, on-site role focuses on accurate charge entry and timely revenue processing for the Health Department.

Responsibilities include posting payments, following up on denied claims, ensuring reimbursement per contracts, and maintaining compliant records under HIPAA and state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of healthcare billing experience or a healthcare billing/coding certification preferred.
• Typing 60 wpm or better.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access.

Responsibilities

• Input charges for services into the billing system with high accuracy.
• Post all payments (co-pays, insurance, client) by line-item in the billing system.
• Follow up on denied claims, account reconciliations and rebills to maximize reimbursement.
• Monitor reimbursements from managed care networks to ensure contract alignment.
• Follow up on client account balances 60+ days from service date.
• Process refunds to insurance companies or clients as needed.
• Provide cross coverage with team members and maintain organized work environment.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.

Skills

Medical billing

CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS

Coding guidelines

Typing 60 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare billing certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

Administration/Billing Program (Classification 706)

SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position

This position is open until filled.

First review of applications will be on September 18, 2026. Any applications received after September 18 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

• Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers, coding and documentation guidelines.
• Input all charges related to services provided by the Health Department into the billing system in accordance with established processes with a strong emphasis on accuracy to ensure efficiency in processing and receipt of payments.
• Post all payments, by line-item, received for provider’s services into billing system including co-payments, insurance payments, and client payments in accordance with established processes with an emphasis on accuracy to ensure maximum revenue collection.
• Follow-up on all returned claims, correspondence, denials, account reconciliations and rebills to achieve maximum reimbursement in a timely manner with an emphasis on client satisfaction.
• Monitor reimbursement from managed care networks and insurance carriers to ensure reimbursement consistent with contract rates.
• Follow-up on all outstanding client account balances at 60 – 120+ days from the date of service in accordance with practice protocol with an emphasis on maximizing client satisfaction and practice profitability using the A/R aged reports.
• Process refunds to insurance companies or client in accordance with practice protocol.
• Will be providing cross coverage with other team members.
• Maintain an organized, efficient and professional work environment.
• Adhere to all practice policies related to OSHA, HIPAA and Medicare and Medicaid Compliance.
• Assure compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, related Federal regulations (42 CFR, etc.) and department policies.
• Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting
• Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
• Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate.
• Two years of billing experience in healthcare billing or certification in healthcare billing/coding or any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typing 60 wpm or better
• Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the county's requirements.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work/coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Linn County does notoffer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.