HOSPITAL BILLING CLERK I - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Downtown Honolulu, part of the State of Hawaiʻi, seeks a Billing Clerk to compute, adjust and prepare bills and pro-rate charges for various payers.

Duties include determining charges for medical insurance plans, verifying patient plans, and applying billing regulations. Hiring is contingent on funds and qualifications.

Qualifications

• General Experience: One year of work experience with arithmetic computations, rapid name/number comparison and understanding instructions.
• Specialized Experience: One year of experience computing and preparing bills and knowledge of office practices and billing procedures.
• Substitutions Allowed: Substitutions described in the Minimum Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Compute, adjust and prepare bills including pro-rata charges for various services and payers.
• Determine and verify charges to medical insurance plans and prepare bills to insurers and patients.
• Check the status of a patient’s medical plan for verification.

Skills

Arithmetic computations

Attention to detail

Reading/comprehension

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0235The immediate vacancy is with the

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

Recruitment InformationRecruitment Number 26-0235The 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.Duties SummaryParticipates 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.Minimum Qualification RequirementsTo qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization To WorkThe 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