HOSPITAL BILLING CLERK I - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaii Department of Health in Downtown is seeking a clerk to support billing for a range of services. The role involves computing, adjusting and preparing bills, and verifying charges to insurance plans and patient accounts.

This is a continuous recruitment with no fixed end date, subject to funding and eligibility. The work requires one year of related experience and adherence to specific billing procedures, with opportunities to engage in diverse billing scenarios and insurer

Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience with arithmetic computations and following instructions.
• One (1) year of experience in computing and preparing bills, billing methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in computing, adjusting and preparing bills for services and payers as a primary assignment.
• Determines and verifies charges to medical insurance plans and to patients; checks patient plan status.

Skills

Billing arithmetic

Attention to detail

Reading & following instructions

Office procedures

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0235

The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Health in Downtown.

Salary: $3,333 to $4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Participates in computing, adjusting and preparing bills involving pro-rata charges for a variety of services and to a variety of payers as a primary assignment; while performing other related duties as assigned. Determines and verifies charges to a variety of medical insurance plans, prepares bills to insurers and/or patients; and checks the status of a patient's medical plan for verification.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

General Experience

One (1) year of work experience which demonstrated the ability to perform arithmetic computations, compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately, and read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which involved the computation and preparation of bills and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, operation of common office appliances and equipment, billing methods and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply billing regulations and policies.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of report of the application.

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